Laws in Order: An Inventory of State Renewable Energy Siting Policies

Summary

This U.S. Department of Energy-supported report inventories state-level renewable energy siting policies across all 50 states and Puerto Rico. It finds that 27 states (53%) have principal authority that is contingent on project size, with thresholds for state oversight ranging from less than 1 MW to 300 MW. Key findings include that 31 states (61%) have specific permitting timelines, often requiring decisions within 30 days to one year. Public involvement, such as hearings or meetings, is mandated in 34 states (67%), and 37 states (73%) assign primary control over siting standards to local authorities. The report also notes the availability of solar permitting guides in 28 states and wind guides in 30 states, highlighting the varied regulatory landscape impacting the deployment of large-scale renewable energy projects.

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