Wind Energy

A resource for Missourians

The wind energy market is one of the fastest growing sources of renewable energy in the United States. However, because of this fast growth, the comprehensive impact of wind turbine development on rural communities is complex and unmapped.

In response to concerns raised by Missourians about local wind energy development, the University of Missouri has developed a basic resource to help communities evaluate and prepare for wind energy development proposals.

In partnership with MU Extension, students, faculty and leaders from eight schools and departments across campus have developed a basic guide of best practices that communities, governmental entities and individuals can use to weigh local wind energy development options, including:

  • Key decision point considerations
  • A community engagement checklist

In addition to publicly available resources below, the guide, a decision-making framework and handout are available.

Resources

A tale of three counties: Understanding wind development in the rural Midwester…

To further the understanding of wind farm development in the rural Midwest, a team investigated three counties in Indiana with varying levels of wind farm development. Explore how wind energy impacted these communities and the reasons for support and opposition of the projects.

Advantages and Challenges of Wind Energy

A department of the United States Department of Energy has composed a list of the advantages and challenges associated with wind energy.

Change is in the Wind: The Need for Wind Power in Missouri & the Obstacles That…

The author argues that successful implementation of wind energy requires stable tax credits, uniform standards, bi-partisan support.

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