Wind Energy Issue Papers

With the assistance of several consultants, NWCC members have developed by consensus a series of white papers (with accompanying "issue briefs") and other projects to inform regulators, legislators, and other stakeholders on decisions about wind power development. Below are links to copies of the Issue Briefs and Papers released to date: (The following series of Wind Energy Issue Papers are also available as a board collection from our Publication Order Form.)

The Benefits of Wind Energy
Issue Brief 1 / Issue Paper 1
Wind Energy Environmental Issues
Issue Brief 2 / Issue Paper 2
Siting Issues for Wind Power Plants
Issue Brief 3 / Issue Paper 3
Wind Energy Resources
Issue Brief 4 / Issue Paper 4
The Effect of Wind Energy Development on State and Local Economies
Issue Brief 5 / Issue Paper 5
Utility Procurement of Wind Resources
Issue Brief 6 / Issue Paper 6
Wind in a Restructured Electric Industry
Issue Brief 7 / Issue Paper 7
Incorporating Wind into Resource Portfolios
Issue Brief 8 / Issue Paper 8
Wind Energy Transmission and Utility Integration
Issue Brief 9a, Issue Brief 9b / Issue Paper 9
Wind Performance Characteristics
Issue Brief 10 / Issue Paper 10
Wind Energy Costs
Issue Brief 11 / Issue Paper 11

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