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An abundance of information exists on
wind energy and community wind projects.
Below are selected links to information
sources on community wind and general
wind energy technology:
Community Wind Guidebook
Energy Trust, in collaboration
with NW SEED, has developed a Community
Wind guidebook specifically for Oregon.
This 106-page book introduces the basic
concepts behind community wind development.
It will provide you with enough understanding
of the components of a project to be
able to communicate effectively with
industry experts, project partners, and
community members. It includes information
on assessing a wind resource, siting,
permitting, ownership models, interconnection,
financing, and sources of financial assistance.
Get a Copy
Community Wind Assessment
Energy Trust has completed a study on
Community Wind looking at barriers, benefits
and finances of Community Wind projects.
The goal of the assessment was to gain
a better understanding of the likely
ownership structures that will be used
for community wind projects in the Northwest,
to explore the barriers, opportunities,
and costs associated with community wind,
and ultimately to better understand the
types and levels of financial and non-financial
support that may be required to make
such projects viable.
Generic
Community Wind Term Sheet -
(coming soon)
This document describes a general framework
for developing a Community Wind project
with Energy Trust assistance, including
a brief description of the topics typically
included in a funding agreement. All
projects are different, and this generic
document does not constitute a contract,
an offer, or a draft agreement.
Introduction to wind energy
Wind
energy information from the Oregon
Department of Energy
Wind
R&D activities at the National
Renewable Energy Laboratory
Description
of the U.S. Department of Energy’s
Wind Powering America Program
Oregon Business Energy Tax Credit
Program
Many renewable projects are eligible
for the Oregon Department of Energy Business
Energy Tax Credit (BETC). The tax credit
can significantly reduce the cost of
your project. For more information on
BETC visit the Oregon
Business Energy Tax Credit page on
the Oregon Department of Energy’s (ODOE)
website or call the Oregon Department
of Energy at 1-800-221-8035.
State Energy Loan Program
You may be eligible for a low-interest
loan from the State of Oregon for your
renewable energy project. For more information
on the SELP program, visit the Energy
Loan Program page on the Oregon Department
of Energy’s (ODOE) website or call ODOE
at 1-800-221-8035.
Oregon Public
Utility Commission and other regulatory
items
OPUC
website
ORDER
NO. 05-584: Staff’s
Investigation Relating to Electric
Utility Purchases from Qualifying
Facilities
Pacific
Power standard contract and
cost filing
The document
above was the original document
filed. It may be updated from
time to time. For the most current
information, please visit the Pacific
Power Regulatory Information
web page.
Portland
General Electric standard contract
and cost filing
The document
above was the original document
filed. It may be updated from
time to time. For the most current
information, please visit the PGE
Rate Schedule web page.
ORDER
NO. 05-1229: Rulemaking to Adopt
and Amend Rules Related to Ownership
of the Non-energy Attributes of
Renewable Energy (Green Tags),
Energy Service Supplier Certification
Requirements, and Use of Terms
“Electric Utility” and “Electric
Company.”
Participating
Energy Trust Utilities
Interested
in Green Power?
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Self-Direction
For more information,
call us at 1-866-368-7878.
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