Wind Energy Facility Siting Best Practices
Explore best practices for siting wind energy facilities in communities. Gain insights from Andrew Greene, Director of the Siting Division. Discover key strategies for effective wind outreach initiatives.
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Community Wind Outreach Initiative: Best Practices for Siting Wind Energy Facilities Andrew Greene Siting Division Director, DPU October 30, 2013
The DPU & the Community Wind Outreach Initiative 1 1 On June 27, 2013, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) announced the Community Wind Outreach Initiative. The Initiative assigned to the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) the tasks of: (1) researching wind siting practices around the country and internationally; (2) identifying best practices used in other jurisdictions; and (3) relying on sound scientific, technical, and policy information in developing guidance for siting land- based WEFs in Massachusetts.
Research Efforts 2 2 The DPU has been researching wind siting guidelines and standards from across the country, as well as internationally. Over 50 jurisdictions evaluated, so far. These research efforts have led to increased collaboration with MassCEC, MassDEP and DOER, and other state agencies and programs. DPU has been actively involved in MassDEP s WNTAG process.
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Next Steps 6 6 The DPU will develop guidance on best practices for siting land-based wind projects through a process that includes public comment, and builds on our research efforts. Intended focus of the DPU Wind Siting Guidance design standards environmental and health standards safety requirements construction impacts socio-economic impacts decommissioning requirements review process
Stay Tuned! 7 7 Watch the DPU Siting Division website for updates on Wind Siting Guidance: http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean- tech/siting-division-of-the-dpu/ Questions?
