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North Carolina Model Ordinances for Wind Siting

North Carolina has developed a model ordinance for wind siting addressing six key protections: a) setbacks, b) noise, c) property value, d) environmental, e) escrow account, and f) decommissioning.

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  • Model Laws

    North Carolina Model Wind Law

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Related Resources

Resource

Pace report, local model ordinances on wind permitting

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ELI report, Siting Wind Facilities on State Owned Lands and Waters

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APA report, “Planning for Wind Energy”

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Michigan’s Model Zoning Guidelines for Large-Scale Wind Systems

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NYC’s operational standard for wind turbines

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Maine model ordinance for wind energy

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