Wind energy development is governed by a multi-layered set of legal principles across federal, state, and local jurisdictions, alongside private contract law. . This trend appears to have cooled somewhat in recent years as the increasing generation capacity and efficiency of new generation turbines have reopened consideration of nonfederal lands with access to nearby transmission systems. Plus, increasing demands for wind energy to satisfy state renewable. . These regulations, influenced by both federal guidelines and state-specific laws, dictate where and how wind energy projects can be developed.
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