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This paper discusses the growth of wind power generation in the United States. As wind power has spread, states have used different methods for valuing wind farms for property taxation. Generation of electricity by wind takes two forms: in utility-grade generation, large turbines, usually in farms, are designed to produce electricity for the grid, and in distributed generation, smaller units are not connected to the grid but are designed to generate power for a business, manufacturing complex, agriculture, or local networks. Only utility-grade generation is considered here. The valuation methods used in the principal wind states are described. Also, a more detailed analysis of alternative methods of valuation is presented. Finally, specific issues for assessors to consider in valuing wind farms are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on exempting charitable organizations from property taxation. 1.5 million nonprofits registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 2008, as reported by the National Center for Charitable Statistics. The nonprofit share of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) was 5.4 percent in 2008. Tax-exempt organizations provide services like sanitation, public safety, public works and transportation.

This article is the first of a two-part series exploring the issues in ad valorem taxation of coal-mining properties. The topic was presented by the author at the 76th Annual International Conference on Assessment Administration sponsored by the International Association of Assessing Officers (IAAO) and held in Orlando, Florida, August 30-September 1, 2010. The two articles are a condensation of a research report prepared as a requirement for the AAS designation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article examines the relationship between property taxation and equity in public school finance. It states that the primary use of property taxes supports the primary and secondary education in the U.S. It also discusses the importance of property taxation. It highlights court cases for the past 40 years that affected the usage of property tax in paying for local schools.

Analyzes student satisfaction levels in interactive televised (ITV) courses in the U.S. Background of the ITV courses as part of college programs in the country; Significance of student perceptions and attitudes regarding college courses; Effects of ITV courses on the student evaluations of their instructors; Benefits of distance education in the U.S.; Views of college processors regarding ITV courses in the U.S.