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Wind Energy Resources

  • American Wind Energy Association
    Provides fact sheets, siting guidelines, and discussion of national wind issues
  • Advice from an Expert
    American Wind Energy Association's compilation of articles by Mick Sagrillo.
  • Great Lakes Renewable Energy Association (GLREA)
    Michigan-based association that sponsors events and seminars to promote regional renewable energy.
  • Home Power Magazine
    The primary publication for home-based power systems
  • Michigan Energy Office
    View the new Michigan maps, and learn more about renewable energy efforts in Michigan.
  • Midwest Renewable Energy Association
    Many fact sheets and how-to resources on all kinds of renewable energy. Also includes a wonderful web-based resource library.
  • Wind Powering America
    U.S. Department of Energy's efforts to promote wind energy and other renewable energy sources.
  • Windustry
    Based in Minnesota, dedicated to helping farmers install utility scale and small wind systems on their land.
  • National Wind Technology Center
    U.S. Dept. of Energy
  • Consumer Guide to Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy
    U.S. Dept. of Energy. "The nation's premiere wind energy technology research facility."
  • Massachusetts Tech Report
    Massachusetts provided grants for small wind systems. They recorded the production estimates made by dealers and installers and then tracked the actual production over a two year period. "The average production for the 19 existing small wind turbines highlighted in the progress briefing is less than one-third of the average production projected by installers, with a range of ratios varying from 2 percent to 59 percent of estimated production."

Tax Credits & Grants

The 2009 federal stimulus package enhances the tax credit program for small wind energy systems. There is a 30% credit for the total cost of a "wind property". This includes site assessment, permits, equipment and installation. You don't have to wait for tax filing season - you can apply immediately after the system is "commissioned" for the credit. The IRS form is #5695.

Farmers and rural businesses can apply for an additional 25% grant through the REAP (formerly the 9006 program) - part of the 2007 Farm Bill. There is a lot of paperwork involved. See: REAP Grants

Here's a list of professional grant writers for REAP grants.