ZONING CHANGES FOR DISTRIBUTED WIND AND SOLAR ENERGY PRODUCTION IN BLACKSBURG

Contents

• Introduction
• What Are Other Local Governments Doing?
• Is Wind Power Feasible in Blacksburg?
• What is Blacksburg Doing Right Now?
• Why Zoning for Distributed Wind and Solar Energy?
• Special Considerations for Wind and Solar Zoning?
• Prerequisites for Zoning Changes
• Zoning Barriers to Distributed Wind and Solar
• Approaching Zoning Changes for Wind and Solar Energy
• Zoning Recommendations to Support Distributed Wind and Solar Energy Generation
• Zoning Is Just One Tool
• REFERENCES
• APPENDIX A:  Town of Blacksburg, VA, Zoning Map
• APPENDIX B:  AWEA Model Zoning Ordinance [Modified for Blacksburg, VA]
  
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