Wind Turbine Ordinances
This page lists 138 state and local wind turbine ordinances. State and local governments and policymakers can use this collection of example wind turbine ordinances when drafting a new wind energy ordinance in a town or county without existing ordinances.
Due to increasing energy demands in the United States and more installed wind projects, rural communities and local governments with limited or no experience with wind energy now have the opportunity to become involved in this industry. Communities with good wind resources may be approached by entities with plans to develop the resource. Although these opportunities can create new revenue in the form of construction jobs and land lease payments, they also create a new responsibility on the part of local governments to create ordinances to regulate wind turbine installations. Ordinances are laws, often found within municipal codes that provide various degrees of control to local governments. These laws cover issues such as zoning, traffic, consumer protection, and building codes. Wind energy ordinances reflect local needs and wants regarding wind turbines within county or city lines and aid the development of safe facilities that will be embraced by the community. This Wind Energy Ordinances fact sheet provides an overview of elements found in typical wind energy ordinances to educate state and local government officials, as well as policy makers.
State and Local Wind Turbine Ordinances
Total of 138 ordinances found.
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State   |
Title |
More Details |
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| AK | Kenai, Alaska Wind Turbine Ordinances | ...more |
| AK | Homer, Alaska Small Wind Ordinance | ...more |
| AZ | Bullhead City, Arizona - Alternative Energy Systems Ordinance | ...more |
| CA | Kern County, California - Wind Energy Combining District | ...more |
| CA | Monterey, California - Regulations for Commercial and Non-Commercial Wind Energy Conversion Systems | ...more |
| CA | Riverside County, California - Accessory Wind Energy Conversion System Ordinance | ...more |
| CA | Riverside County, California - Commercial Wind Energy Conversion System Ordinance | ...more |
| CA | San Diego County, California - Wind Energy Ordinance | ...more |
| CA | El Dorado, California Wind Turbine Ordinances | ...more |
| IA | Boone County, Iowa Wind Turbine Ordinances | ...more |
| IA | Mason City, Iowa Wind Turbine Ordinances | ...more |
| IA | Plymouth County, Iowa Wind Turbine Ordinances | ...more |
| IA | Polk County, Iowa Wind Turbine Ordinances | ...more |
| IA | West Burlington, Iowa Wind Turbine Ordinances | ...more |
| ID | Jefferson County, Idaho Wind Turbine Ordinances | ...more |