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Local Zoning Approvals Financing Wind Power: The Future of Energy Institute for Professional and Executive Development Scottsdale, Arizona May 7 - 9, 2008.

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1 Local Zoning Approvals Financing Wind Power: The Future of Energy Institute for Professional and Executive Development Scottsdale, Arizona May 7 - 9, 2008

2 Local Zoning Permits and Approvals Widely varying May be faced with moratoria to develop zoning ordinance Local zoning and planning - Variances - Site plan review - Special use permits May be preempted by state siting councils or boards, in states with such siting councils or boards

3 Other Local Permits and Approvals Building Codes Use or crossing of local roads Use of municipally owned lands Payment in Lieu of Taxes Agreements (“PILOT” Agreements)

4 Public Utility Essential Service Location sensitive (“need” to be there) – Power Lines – Water Tank – Substation – Cell Tower – Turbine Town can reasonably regulate, but not prohibit

5 For more information contact: Ruth E. Leistensnider, Esq. Nixon Peabody LLP Omni Plaza Albany, New York 12207 518-427-2655 rleistensnider@nixonpeabody.com www.nixonpeabody.com

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