Wind Power in Ohio

Wind energy is the world's fastest growing energy resource.  In use for centuries in Europe, wind is now finding increasing use in the United States and other nations. Wind turbines, both large and small, produce electricity for utilities, homeowners, and communities. 

Activities and Events:

- Ohio Wind Working Group
- Green Energy Ohio Events and Workshops

Featured Installations:

Bowling Green: Ohio’s First
Utility-Scale Wind Farm 

Glacier Ridge Metropark
- 10 kW Bergey

- Lake Farmpark – 20 kW Jacobs

Resources:

- Ohio Anemometer Loan Program
In early 2006 Green Energy Ohio (GEO) announced the introduction of the Ohio Anemometer Loan Program (ALP). GEO in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has designed this program to help promote the development of wind power in Ohio.
Under the Ohio ALP, qualified applicants can borrow all the equipment necessary to conduct a wind study, including a temporary meteorological tower, data logger and instrumentation. Study services, such as site inspection, equipment installation, data validation and program management will be provided at no cost through GEO's ongoing wind resource assessment program, Monitoring Ohio Wind (MOHW). Both 20-meter and 50-meter meteorological towers are available through the program to support both large scale and small-scale projects. At the conclusion of the 12 month study, ALP Site Sponsors will have data that can be used to accurately calculate the electrical power that could be generated from either small or large scale wind turbines at the monitoring site.
For immediate questions, contact Steve Watts at 330-721-1555. 

- Ohio Wind Working Group
- Interactive Ohio Wind Power Maps

- American Wind Energy Association (AWEA)
- Wind Powering America
- Small Wind Electric Systems:  An Ohio Consumer's Guide
- Small Wind Turbine Equipment Providers
- Consumer Guide to Renewable Energy for Your Home or Small Business
- Global Wind Energy Council 

Incentives & Funding Opportunities:

- Energy Loan Fund (ELF) Grants and Loans
- Ohio Air Quality Development Authority

The OAQDA can offer tax exemptions (sales and use tax, property tax, and corporate franchise tax) for renewable energy projects.  While the majority of OAQDA projects come from business and institutional customers, residential applications are eligible and are cost-effective if the project is of substantial size.  For more information, call the Authority at (800) 225-5051 or visit them on the web.

- Conversion Facilities Tax Exemption 
- Database of State Incentives for Renewable Energy (DSIRE)

Net Metering & Simplified Interconnection:
Ohio has one of the most consumer-friendly net metering laws in the country.  If your renewable energy system is connected to the utility electric grid, net metering allows you to send any excess electricity back to the electric grid and your electric meter actually spins backward.  Each investor owned utility (IOU) has simplified interconnection standards (so you can connect your renewable energy system to the grid) and the ability to offer you a net metering agreement. 

- "Distributed Generation - How To Get Interconnected to Your Local Electric Utility Company's System"
- "Net Metering Questions & Answers"

Please Email Us to get more  information on residential wind systems, or other wind power inquiries.