BS06.002 Wind Power

The following are rankings of landscape in terms of sites suitable for wind power farms [Orion; Sept. Oct. 06; pg. 36]:
1. Unsuitable –lands where development is prohibited (Appalachian Trail corridors, for example) or ‘high conflict’ areas: 24 miles (25 percent).
2. Less than ideal – federal or state conservation lands rated ‘medium conflict’: 21 miles (22 percent).
3. Conditionally favorable – conservation or open space lands rated ‘low conflict’, or open space or private lands rated ‘, medium conflict’: 27 miles (28 percent).
4. Most favorable – unrestricted private land and ‘low conflict’ areas: 24 miles (25 percent)
Q: find U.S. maps of wind power suitability.
Q: do these exist, if so who compiles information, private or public entity?
Q: do states have maps of these areas? If not and we find them should we make available to individuals/ states?
Q: if these do not exist who do we talk to? Universities in each state? To compile such maps? Grant for this? Do these people then work for M-S? can we sell such maps?
Q: are there federal grants available to develop the land for wind power?