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Drawer 1 - Install		Drawer 2 - Promote
"I want to install a small wind turbine."		"I want to promote small wind energy in my community."
evaluating the site		streamline the zoning
financing		create markets
getting a permit		make a good connection
connecting to the grid		financial incentives

If you already have a small wind energy project in mind, Drawer 1 will guide you through the process of getting your project approved for installation and operation.
 
If you want to increase opportunities for small wind energy projects in your community, Drawer 2 explains the critical policy elements: green markets, supportive zoning, net metering, interconnection agreements, and financial incentives. It shows you existing laws and policies and offers model examples.

The AWEA and the California Energy Commission have released the most comprehensive guide to date for small wind turbine owners and local officials seeking to understand and improve permitting regulations affecting small wind energy systems.
Permitting Small Wind Turbines: Learning from the California Experience
 
For basic information about small wind energy applications, go to the Small Wind Home Page and refer to Frequently Asked Questions … Decision-Making.