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.
In December 2019, Congress passed extensions of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) and Investment Tax Credit (ITC). The PTC provides a tax credit of 1¢–2¢ per kilowatt-hour for the first 10 years of electricity generation for utility-scale wind. The alternative ITC provides a credit for 12%–30% of investment costs at the start of the project. Learn more about the PTC and ITC.
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 Laura Carter.
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Type of Wind
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Utah | Box Elder County, Utah - Wind Energy Ordinance | Both | July 2010 |
Utah | Daggett County, Utah - Wind Energy Ordinance - Article XIX | Both | October 2011 |
Utah | Hyrum City, Utah - Wind Energy Ordinance | Small | June 2014 |
Utah | Lindon City, Utah - Wind Energy Ordinance | Small | June 2016 |
Utah | Milford City, Utah - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 13.45 | Large | June 2008 |
Utah | Milford City, Utah - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 13.46 | Small | June 2008 |
Utah | Payson, Utah - Wind Energy Ordinance - Section 19.17a | Small | January 2016 |
Utah | Riverton City, Utah - Wind Energy Ordinance | Both | June 2017 |
Utah | South Weber City, Utah - Wind Energy Ordinance | Both | March 2013 |
Utah | Tremonton, Utah - Wind Energy Ordinance | Small | June 2013 |