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Oregon’s Model Ordinance for Energy Projects

Promoting Best Practices in Local Siting Approval Processes
States and State Governments, Local 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

Promoting Best Practices in Local Siting Approval Processes
States and State Governments, Local Governments
Includes definitions for different types of wind energy facilities based on output.

Wisconsin Model Wind Zoning Ordinance

Promoting Best Practices in Local Siting Approval Processes
States and State Governments, Local Governments
Includes terms for setbacks, limits on shadow flicker, and requirements for construction and operation.

California Executive Order S-14-08

Promoting Best Practices in Local Siting Approval Processes
State Agencies
Aimed to expedite the permitting of renewable energy facilities by creating a more coordinated permitting process.

Maine’s Wind Energy Act

Promoting Best Practices in Local Siting Approval Processes
State Legislatures
Established wind energy development as a permitted use subject to expedited treatment.

Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council

Promoting Best Practices in Local Siting Approval Processes
State Agencies
A one-stop forum that determines compliance with state standards for renewable electric power plants.

Siting Renewable Generation: The Northeast Perspective

Promoting Best Practices in Local Siting Approval Processes
States and State Governments, Local Governments
Focusing on the land-constrained Northeast region, and proposing several recommendations for balancing local and state-wide siting authorities and identifying new sites.