Wind Energy Resources

Energy Solutions

Organizations/Agencies

Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA) (A non-profit trade association that promotes the appropriate development and application of all aspects of wind energy in Canada, including the creation of a suitable policy environment. There is an Atlantic Caucus of CanWEA)

Reports/Publications/Tools

Windustry - Wind Basics

Canadian Wind Energy Association - Small Wind Energy
(Information and decision-making tools related to small wind energy systems) (i.e. turbines with rated capacities under 300 kilowatts).

Canada Wind Energy Atlas

ICLEI - Local Gevernments for Sustainability (USA)
(List of strategies and approaches that U.S. local governments have successfully implemented to promote the use of wind and solar power in their communities)

CanWEA Fact Sheets (wind technology, environmental benefits, community benefits, wind and wildlife, turbines & land use, etc.)

CanWEA - Wind Turbines and Sound (344 kB): Review and Best Practice Guidelines (2007)

Small Wind Siting And Zoning Study (1 MB) Development of Siting Guidelines and a Model Zoning By-Law for Small Wind Turbines (Under 300 kW)A Guidebook developed by the Canadian Wind Energy Association to provide local government officials with the tools and resources to address Canada's growing interest in on-site wind power generation, and to provide owners and retailers with "Best Practice" guidance for the installation of small wind turbines. (2006)

The US Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - Wind Energy Program.