Univ. of California Central Valley Region - Home Page
Central Valley Region - Home Page
This is primarily an internal support site for University of California Cooperative Extension personnel working in the Central Valley Region counties. You will find information here on policies, personnel, and employment opportunities and finances affecting the region. You can also access information about regional programs, publications, and activities, individual county Cooperative Extension offices, and a variety of other UC programs and offices
California - Quick Feasibility Study
Wind power Feasibility Q&A: “California - Quick Feasibility Study”
Permitting Small Wind Turbines: A Handbook
Small Wind Toolbox: “Permitting Small Wind Turbines:
A Handbook” [PDF for printing]
This handbook fills a long-standing need for information about small wind turbines and how local agencies make sure prospective turbine owners are treated fairly in obtaining permits for their machines. The California Energy Commission deserves a lot of credit for taking the initiative to make it happen,” comments AWEA Deputy Executive Director Tom Gray.
The landmark handbook is built on lessons learned in a state that has made significant efforts to promote small wind turbine development. It uses specific case studies and county ordinances to illustrate the progress that has been made, highlight personal experiences, and recommend solutions that could simplify permitting processes in the future.
Noteworthy sections include:
A concise review of the most common issues neighbors raise about small wind turbines, with documented facts that refute the myths, including web links to crucial reference publications;
A step-by-step checklist for obtaining a permit for a small wind energy system in California;
Explanation of permitting ordinances for small wind systems in select California counties;
Descriptions of policies that have proven both productive and counterproductive for small wind development; and
An extensive reference section that includes contact information and links for county officials, state programs that offer incentives for small wind turbines, wind maps and other resources, turbine dealers and manufacturers, and advocacy groups that promote residential energy systems.
90S.CA.Rebate - Small Wind Systems in California
90S.CA.Rebate: “Small Wind Systems in California”