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Wind Energy Update

Wind Energy Update. Timothy Anderson, AICP Principal Planner January 12, 2012. Benefits of Wind Energy. Produces no poisonous chemicals Requires no water Requires little fuel No hazardous waste Economic development. The Negative Side. Noise Visual clutter Shadow flicker Wildlife

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Wind Energy Update

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  1. Wind Energy Update Timothy Anderson, AICP Principal Planner January 12, 2012

  2. Benefits of Wind Energy • Produces no poisonous chemicals • Requires no water • Requires little fuel • No hazardous waste • Economic development

  3. The Negative Side • Noise • Visual clutter • Shadow flicker • Wildlife • EM signal interference • Property values

  4. Renewable Energy Sources • Do not rely on fossil fuels and cannot be depleted. • Most rely on the sun as the ultimate source. • Examples: Solar, geothermal, hydroelectric, biomass, hydropower, ocean energy, and wind.

  5. Global Wind Energy Capacity Source: US Energy Information Administration

  6. Total Installed Wind Capacity, 2011 Source: Global Wind Energy Council

  7. UNITED STATESELECTRICITY GENERATION BY SOURCE Source: US Energy Information Administration

  8. US Energy Production by Source, 2000 Source: US Energy Information Administration

  9. US Energy Production by Source, 2010 Source: US Energy Information Administration

  10. Federal Incentive Programs/Policy for Wind • Several incentives for small wind energy. • Production Tax Credit (PTC) – Current $.022 per KWh, 10 years. • Modified Accelerated Cost Reduction System (MACRS) • In 2006, President Bush said that the US could produce 20% of its power from wind energy by 2030.

  11. Michigan Incentive Programs/Policy • Several loan programs available to manufacturers of renewable energy. • Clean, Renewable and Efficient Energy Act (PA 295 of 2008). • 10% from renewables by 2015. Consumers and DTE have specific requirements.

  12. Summary National • Wind energy currently represents only 2% of the nation’s electricity stream. • Wind is the fastest growing source of renewable energy. • The production tax credit is an important factor.

  13. Summary (cont.) State of Michigan • The Renewable Energy Standard requires Michigan electric providers to achieve a retail supply portfolio that includes at least 10% renewable energy by 2015. • Provides an incentive for Michigan utilities to team up with wind developers to meet the RES goal.

  14. Summary (cont.) Region • Two wind energy development proposals to date. • 14 communities have adopted wind regulations. Several more in the works. • Local and county planning commissions are playing a large role and will continue to do so.

  15. Hillsdale County Pittsford Township Reading Township Somerset Township Wheatland Twp. Jackson County Henrietta Township Leoni Township Napoleon Township Spring Arbor Twp. Waterloo Township Lenawee County Cambridge Twp. Clinton Township Palmyra Township Riga Township Rome Township Wind Regulations in Place

  16. Web Sites 1. Energy InformationAdministration: www.eia.gov 2. Global Wind Energy Council: www.gwec.net 3. State Incentives for Renewables: www.dsireusa.org 4. Michigan Public Service Commission: www.mpsc.gov

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