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Recommendations See also AWEA's "Policies to Promote Small Wind Turbines: A Policy Menu for State and Local Governments" 2008, www.awea.org/smallwind FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS a Create regulations in advance of public inquiries. a Recognize that small wind systems have very different impacts than large, utility -scale turbines and require completely separate siting considerations. .In terms of impact, a residential -scale wind turbine has more in common with a solar photovoltaic panel than it does with a utility -scale wind turbine. a Treat small turbines as improvements to an individual property, not as commercial or industrial projects. a. Promote consistency among fees, requirements, and procedures across jurisdictions. Doing so reduces complications and inefficiencies for installers, applicants, and governments. a Experience your own permitting process firsthand: Mayors or governors may want to try to obtain a permit for a turbine for installation at city.hall or the governor's mansion. ■ Educate permitting staff, zoning officials, and governments about small wind. Share with them this and other publications listed in the "Contributing & Additional Resources" section (p. 28). a Base code compliance on a common set of standards (IEEE 1547 and UL 1741) that ensure the reliability and safety of a turbine's electrical 16 http,//w�,vw.newenergyclioices.oro/uploads/ FreeingTheGri dZ007_r=port. pdf '7 Sandia Nasional Laboratory has begun development of strategic Energy Surety Microgrids http://wwv,,.sandia.gpv/news/resources/ releases/2006/microgrid.html components, as installed according to the National Electric Code. But also ensure the grid interconnection process formed around these standards is well- founded. See "Freeing the Grid" 2007 repo rt.16 Keep in mind the public benefits. of small wind: • Increased property values • Increased in-state electricity generation • Reduced pressure on the utility grid • Increased local energy independence Increased security/can provide -back- up power to strategic applications like police stations or hospitals for "hazard mitigation" purposes 17 • Reduced dependence on polluting forms of electricity • Enhanced reliability and power quality of the electricity grid • Reduced peak power demands • Diversified state energy supply portfolio • Displaced pollutants from traditional forms of energy • Increased consumer choice • Increased visible indicators of community support for clean energy • Increased regional economic growth. Manufacturers ask, "In which state should I base my operations?" The answer is: "States with the best policies." Education may be the single most important factor in streamlining the permitting process. Proven Energy 2.5kW turbine