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This Toolbox is designed to give developers of community wind projects practical knowledge of what to expect when developing commercial-scale community wind energy projects in the range of 2 to 50 Megawatts (MW). What is Community Wind?

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This Handbook is designed to give developers of “wholesale” community wind projects practical knowledge of what to expect when developing commercial-scale community wind energy projects in the range of 2 to 50 Megawatts (MW). These wind projects are designed for bulk power generation for sale to a utility company or large electricity user and can supply enough energy to serve several hundred to thousands of homes. Typically, planning and developing a wholesale community wind project takes several years, working with a dedicated team of professionals that have expertise in business and finance, easements, power purchase agreements, engineering, construction and project management, and experience in the utility sector as well as other aspects of the wind industry.

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How to create and optimize a community wind co-operative to add value to local wind energy resources on private land.

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La création et l’optimisation d’une coopérative de mise en valeur du potentiel éolien sur des terres privées

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This guidebook (first edition) offers an overview of the policy environment for wind and biogas projects in Ontario. The content of this guidebook will also be useful to municipal planners considering wind project policy, project proponents and members of the public participating in planning processes. This guidebook is not comprehensive in scope due to the multitude of policy nuances across the province and will require regular updating to keep in step with policy changes. The Ontario Sustainable Energy Association makes no guarantee as to the legal accuracy of content. To purchase the full hardcopy or PDF document, please visit OSEA’s Publications page.

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A guide to early-stage financing consideration for community power organizations and projects. To purchase the full hardcopy or PDF document, please visit OSEA’s Publications page.

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This Guidebook provides an overview of the wind industry in Oklahoma and the opportunities and challenges facing community wind power projects. The Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative is a joint project between the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University that promotes wind power development. OWPI is a clearinghouse of information for landowners, policymakers, and those interested in wind energy.

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A community solar project build or strengthens community while harnessing a renewable energy source. Creating and implementing a community solar project plan serves these synergistic goals - merely putting a solar system on a building is not enough. The decision-making process and action steps must involve community members, strengthen relationships and the mission of your organization or group, and leave your community as an advocate for the stewardship and sustainability offered by renewable energy.

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To purchase the full hardcopy, please visit OSEA’s Publications page.

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