Permitting and Land Use | The Law of Solar Guide
Explore the essential permitting and land use requirements for constructing solar energy facilities, including state and local siting authority, regulatory approvals, and potential challenges.
States That Outlaw or Restrict Solar Panels
Paradoxically, the states most likely to do this are some that would greatly benefit from solar power, like Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. This article will list all the states with the largest
State and Local Permitting Restrictions on Solar Energy Development
Like wind power, photovoltaic (PV) solar power has also been impacted by an increasing number of state and local ordinances that restrict where solar power may be deployed.
How we tallied local bans, limits on renewable energy nationwide
For each state, we created an overview of current and past state law on the placement and regulation of wind and solar power, and a list of counties that currently have blocks.
Solar Farm Zoning Laws Made Simple: What Every Community
These regulations typically address key factors like setback requirements, height restrictions, screening measures, and land-use compatibility – all crucial elements in successfully
The Permitting Crisis for Renewables
The development of new wind and solar power plants is now heavily restricted or outright banned in about one in five counties across the country, according to a new and extensive survey of
Secretary Burgum Announces Order to Rein In Environmentally
In accordance with existing law and President Donald J. Trump''s energy executive orders, the Department will now consider proposed energy project''s capacity density when assessing
Restrictions and Barriers to Renewable Energy in Local Zoning
Local zoning ordinances use a range of approaches to restrict or ban renewable energy systems of different types. These approaches are categorized below, with more information and specific
US renewable energy rollout slows amid local opposition, zoning laws
Residents and local restrictions are delaying and blocking renewable energy projects in the United States at an accelerated rate, according to a study from Columbia University.
Policies and Regulations | US EPA
There is a patchwork of federal, state, and local policies and regulations pertaining to renewable energy systems that impact your project development. It is important to understand the