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Wind Powering America works to increase deployment of wind energy. This page provides resources for information about siting wind turbines.
The site is a resource for information on the siting of wind turbines and the Federal Interagency Wind Siting Collaboration, an interagency collaboration formed to support the increased deployment of wind energy.
Choosing a proper site for a wind turbine or farm is critical to a successful project. The information on this Web page covers the following factors about siting wind turbines in New England:
- Attractive wind resource
- Landowner and community support
- Feasible permitting
- Compatible land use
- Nearby access to an appropriate electrical interconnect point
- Appropriate site conditions for access during construction and operations
- Aviation compatibility
- Favorable electricity market
The National Wind Coordinating Committee (NWCC) produces various resource documents, case studies, principles and guidelines on topics such as siting and permitting, wildlife issues, economic development, wind energy transmission, and utility system integration. The NWCC is a consensus-based collaborative that identifies issues that affect the use of wind power, establishes dialogue among key stakeholders, and catalyzes activities to support the development of environmentally, economically, and politically sustainable commercial markets for wind power. The NWCC consists of supporters of wind energy as well as those who see potential concerns with development.
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