Powering Progress: Increasing capacity for State Agency participation in the development of solar guidelines

Summary

The rapid expansion of utility-scale solar energy in the United States presents challenges for wildlife habitat and land use, necessitating coordinated, science-based guidelines. This initiative empowered State Fish and Wildlife Agencies to participate in an industry-led process to develop nationwide solar energy wildlife guidelines aimed at mitigating these environmental impacts. While the project's grant period has concluded, significant progress has been made, including the completion and adoption of a Solar Communications Framework, and the overall guidelines are in late-stage development, with finalization expected in 2026.

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