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Small Wind Resources
An abundance of information exists on wind energy and small wind projects. Below are links to selected information sources on general wind energy technology and small wind in particular:
Introduction to wind energy
Wind energy information from the American Wind Energy Association
Wind energy tutorial from the Danish Wind Industry Association
Description of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Wind Powering America Program
Publications
US Department of Energy – Small Wind Electric Systems: An Oregon Consumers Guide
California Energy Commission – Permitting Small Wind Turbines: A Handbook. Learning from the California Experience (PDF)
Oregon Energy Tax Credit Program
Many renewable energy projects are eligible for the Oregon Department of Energy Residential Energy Tax Credit (RETC) or Business Energy Tax Credit (BETC). The tax credit can significantly reduce the cost of your project. For more information on RETC visit the Oregon Residential Energy Tax Credit page, or for 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, visit the Energy Loan Program page on the Oregon Department of Energy’s (ODOE) website or call ODOE at 1-800-221-8035.
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