Land-Based Wind Energy: A Guide to Understanding the Issues and Making Informed Decisions
2011
By: Massachusetts Clean Energy Center
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This guide provides background on, and recommendations for, local officials developing wind projects. It includes resources for structuring participatory siting and approval processes to ensure long-term support for wind energy projects (pp.21-25). It discusses common wind energy concerns including visual impacts, sound, wildlife-turbine interactions, and property values.