In 2018 and Q4 2017 there were 26 county or township level moratoriums or overly-restrictive ordinances passed in 10 states. As a result, an additional 17,041 square miles of land is now either now completely off limits for development, or has significant restrictions imposed. It’s time for the industry to invest more at the local level to improve public acceptance of wind development. A panel of top executives will share how their companies have won and lost projects at the local level, and how they’re currently devoting time and resources to public relations.