Editor’s note
The following abstract describes a publication that is only available as a downloadable PDF.

Developed by Montana State University Extension and the University of Wyoming
Adapted with permission

This guide is one in the Exploring Energy Efficiency and Alternatives (E³A): Small Wind Energy Applications for the Home, Farm or Ranch series. This one provides general guidelines for siting a wind turbine and lists common issues you may run into with local ordinances.

Topics

• Air traffic
• Birds
• Communicate with neighbors
• Compliance with FAA regulations, building codes, electrical codes
• Documents
• Equipment
• Interference with telecommunications
• Lighting
• Neighboring turbines
• Noise
• Optimize the wind resource
• Parcel size
• Property values
• Safety
• Setback
• Soil testing
• Tower height
• Utility notification
• Visual impact

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