County Planning

Department of Environmental Quality Model ordinances

Department of Environmental Quality Permit by Rule

NACo County Strategies for Successfully Managing and Promoting Wind Power in America’s Counties

This document shares criteria to consider when planning for wind installations, along with model ordinances to guide development. Find out how county leaders are working with the wind industry to responsibly develop wind energy in their communities, protecting public safety while respecting individual property rights and promoting development.

Wind Energy Guide for County Commissioners

One of the key stakeholders associated with economic development are local government officials, who are often required to evaluate and vote on commercial wind energy project permits, as well as to determine and articulate what wind energy benefits accrue to their counties. This document is designed to provide county commissioners, planners, and other local county government officials with a practical overview of information required to successfully implement commercial wind energy projects in their county.

Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE)