Wind Energy Policies and Incentives
Federal, state, and local regulations govern many aspects of wind energy development. The nature of the project and its location will largely drive the levels of regulation required. Check the DSIRE database of federal and state renewable energy policies and incentives.
To learn about primary federal incentives for developing and investing in wind power, resources for funding wind power, and opportunities to partner with the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal agencies on efforts to move the U.S. wind industry forward, see Advancing the Growth of the U.S. Wind Industry: Federal Incentives, Funding, and Partnership Opportunities.
Ordinances Database
Wind energy ordinances adopted by counties, towns, and other types of municipalities are one of the best ways for local governments to identify conditions and priorities for all types of wind development. These ordinances regulate aspects of wind projects such as their location, permitting process, and construction. The standards specified in ordinances provide clarity to wind developers and the public. Ordinances may also address issues of community impact such as: land use, noise standards, and safety.
The WINDExchange ordinances database is a collection of U.S. wind energy ordinances at the state and local levels; it is not exhaustive. If you would like to submit a wind energy ordinance that is not represented in the database, please email Frank A. Oteri.
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Title
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Type of Wind
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Date Enacted/Updated
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Wisconsin | New Glarus, Wisconsin - Wind Energy Ordinance | Both | July 2008 |
Wisconsin | Calumet County, Wisconsin - Wind Energy Ordinance - Chapter 79 | Both | January 2015 |
Wisconsin | Sauk County, Wisconsin - Wind Energy Ordinance - Chapter 7.078 - Section 4 | Small | December 2014 |
Wisconsin | Racine County, Wisconsin - Wind Energy Ordinance | Small | December 2004 |
Wisconsin | Town of Chilton, Wisconsin - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 24.423 | Large | February 2012 |
Wisconsin | Trempealeau County, Wisconsin - Wind Energy Ordinance | Large | November 2007 |
Wisconsin | Iowa County, Wisconsin - Wind Energy Ordinance | Both | June 2014 |
Wisconsin | Town of Forest, Wisconsin - Wind Energy Ordinance | Large | August 2011 |
Wisconsin | Manitowoc County, Wisconsin - Wind Energy Ordinance | Large | July 2013 |
Wisconsin | Union, Wisconsin - Wind Energy Ordinance | Large | November 2008 |