Wind Energy Development Activities and Resource Requirements

Activities occurring during different phases of wind project development and operation can have a variety of effects on the environment.

Follow the links below to learn more about wind energy facilities, and how their siting, construction, operation, and decommissioning can give rise to environmental impacts:

• Project Phases and Activities
  Activities that occur during the major phases of a wind energy project
• Site Evaluation
  Wind site monitoring and testing activities and requirements that may result in impacts
• Construction
  Wind facility construction activities and requirements that may result in impacts
• Operation
  Wind facility operational activities and requirements that may result in impacts
• Decommissioning/Site Reclamation
  Wind facility decommissioning and site reclamation activities and requirements that may result in impacts