Energy Policy Act of 2005
Provides a model for how Congress or states might overcome local governments obstructing the development of renewable energy facilities.
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Telecommunications Act of 1996
A useful model for how Congress or states might overcome local governments obstructing the development of renewable energy facilities
RE-Powering America’s Land Initiative
Encourages and facilitates the development of renewable energy on disturbed lands.
NREL report: Solar Development on Contaminated and Disturbed Lands
Examines the prospect of developing utility-scale solar power on degraded and environmentally contaminated lands
California’s Solar Easements Statute
A 2011 statute providing for solar easements on otherwise restricted agricultural lands.
CERCLA Liability Reference Guide for Renewables Development
EPA's Liability Reference Guide for Siting Renewable Energy on Contaminated Properties.
Maryland Offshore Wind Portfolio
2019’s Clean Energy Jobs Act increased Maryland’s offshore wind target to 1600 MW by 2030.
Virginia Offshore Wind Portfolio
Two 6 MW offshore wind turbines approved by Virginia State Corporation Commission in 2018, and 2020 legislation allowing Dominion Energy to construct 5200 MW of offshore wind.
Massachusetts’ Offshore Wind Portfolio
Dept. of Public Utilities approves 20-year offshore wind contracts.
Connecticut’s Offshore Wind Portfolio
House Bills 7156 solicits 2 GW of offshore wind capacity.