Pathway 5.

Electricity Decarbonization → Utility-Scale Renewables

5.1.6 Overcoming Local Permitting Opposition

LPDD Recommendation: “Congress or states may wish to adopt preemptive or guiding regulations to govern the types of permitting processes localities may impose on renewable energy projects.”

13 Resources Found, Displaying 1 thru 10

New York’s Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefits Act

Jurisdiction: State Legislatures

Establishes an Office of Renewable Energy Siting to consolidate the environmental review of major renewable energy facilities and provide a single forum for siting decision on renewable projects over 25 MW.

New York’s Article X

Jurisdiction: State Agencies, States and State Governments

Gives the state's siting board considerable authority to override local laws.

New Jersey law promoting wind variances

Jurisdiction: State Legislatures

State law makes it easier for wind project proponents to get variances from local zoning ordinances by nominating wind generation as an “inherently beneficial use.”

Nevada’s enabling legislation for local planning authorities

Jurisdiction: State Legislatures

Nevada’s enabling legislation for local planning authorities has special provisions to protect small wind projects.

Connecticut Siting Council

Jurisdiction: State Agencies

Approval by the Connecticut Siting Council creates statutory deadlines, appeals rights at local level.

Virginia guidelines for local renewable energy ordinances

Jurisdiction: State Legislatures

The Virginia legislature enacted broad guidelines for local ordinances for solar and wind.

Washington State Siting Council

Jurisdiction: State Agencies

Preempts the regulation and certification of of energy facilities by local bodies.

Wisconsin Public Service Commission

Jurisdiction: State Agencies

Has exclusive jurisdiction over the siting of large electric generating facilities with nominal capacities over 100 MW.

Ohio Power Siting Board

Jurisdiction: State Agencies

Has exclusive jurisdiction over the siting of all wind energy facilities over 5 MW.

New Hampshire Site Evaluation Committee

Jurisdiction: State Agencies

Responsible for certifying wind energy facilities with capacities over 30 MW.