(a) The Department shall issue a written decision to grant or deny an application for a small wind energy system. The written decision must include findings of fact supported by evidence in the record. If an application is denied, the decision must specify the reason for the denial.

(b) The Department shall provide a duplicate original of its written decision to the owner and the public services commission (hereinafter referred to as the “commission”).

(c) The owner shall record the duplicate original of a decision approving an application with the register of deeds. [Code 12.18.2-24.]