2008 USDA Farm Bill

On May 22, 2008, Congress overrode the President's veto of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (the "Farm Bill"). The Farm Bill is an investment in our nation's food and farm economy. It will ensure food security and promote healthier foods and local food networks, strengthen international food aid and reform commodity and farm programs, protect our natural resources and promote homegrown renewable energy.

This publication from NYSERDA outlines considerations for ordinances related to wind energy. Click here to download the document from the NYSERDA web site.

Mason City, IA has this ordinance related to zoning of wind projects. Click on the link below to view the ordinance.

Several counties in Southwestern Minnesota have developed a model zoning ordinance wind systems under 5MW for other counties in the state to adopt. A downloadable version of this document can be found here.

Interconnection is the process of hooking your wind electricity generator into the larger electricity grid.

Interconnection standards and policies vary from state to state, and can have a large impact on the economics and feasibility of wind projects.

Many states have property tax incentives for wind energy.

Look for more information on the DSIRE web site.