NYC’s operational standard for wind turbines Jurisdiction: Local Governments Includes design standards, maintenance, noise, and physical appearance.
Oregon’s Model Ordinance for Energy Projects Jurisdiction: Local Governments, States and State Governments Provides a guide for Oregon cities and counties on siting wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, and cogeneration projects, electric power transmission and distribution lines, and other large power production facilities.
Maine model ordinance for wind energy Jurisdiction: Local Governments, States and State Governments Includes definitions for different types of wind energy facilities based on output.
Wisconsin Model Wind Zoning Ordinance Jurisdiction: Local Governments, States and State Governments Includes terms for setbacks, limits on shadow flicker, and requirements for construction and operation.
North Carolina Model Ordinances for Wind Siting Jurisdiction: Local Governments, States and State Governments Making commercial wind facilities subject to special use permitting in all zones.
California Executive Order S-14-08 Jurisdiction: State Agencies Aimed to expedite the permitting of renewable energy facilities by creating a more coordinated permitting process.
Michigan’s Model Zoning Guidelines for Large-Scale Wind Systems Jurisdiction: Local Governments Designed for rural application and includes Michigan-specific commentaries and case law.
Maine’s Wind Energy Act Jurisdiction: State Legislatures Established wind energy development as a permitted use subject to expedited treatment.
Washington Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council Jurisdiction: State Agencies Having jurisdiction over all wind projects regardless of size.
Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council Jurisdiction: State Agencies A one-stop forum that determines compliance with state standards for renewable electric power plants.