Windpower

Releated pages:

Pending applications for siting certification for small-scale wind energy developments (submitted).
Selected Site Law developments, including larger wind power developments.

A windpower project may be regulated under a number of different laws, depending upon size and location. For projects in areas subject to the jurisdiction of the Land Use Regulation Commission (LURC), go to LURC's website.

General licensing materials for a project in an organized area may be found here:

Applicants should also be aware of the following materials that particularly address windpower projects, or may be useful to windpower applicants.

Application materials

In the Site Law Application (available on the Site Law Page), page 10, provides an index of sections on submissions. Sections 26-30 describe supplemental requirements for wind energy developments only.
The Application for Siting Certification for Small-scale Wind Energy Developments (revised 12/2008) is also available on the Site Law Page, under "Forms" in both pdf format and msword format.

Information sheet

Appealing a Commissioner's Licensing Decision -- Expedited Wind Energy Developments

Recent legislation specifically addressing windpower

PL 2007, ch. 661. An Act To Implement Recommendations of the Governor's Task Force on Wind Power Development

Studies

Maine River Study
Maine's Finest Lakes: File 1, File 2, File 3