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