New York State Model Solar Energy Law
Background information on zoning for solar as well as clear directions on how to use each section of the model law. Additional considerations when zoning for solar with citations to resources
Review of mapping analysis and complementarity between solar and wind
The findings indicate that attaining optimal wind-solar complementarities can lead to achieving grid penetration at reduced storage capacity requirements, compared to
Local ordinances governing wind and solar are
NREL''s report found a high level of variation in local ordinance setback distances, and that setbacks for wind and solar projects have
State and Local Permitting Restrictions on Solar Energy
In our analysis of wind turbines, we found that roughly a third of ordinances governing setback distance exceeded 300 meters. However, for PV solar arrays, the setback
Siting Clean Energy: An Inventory of State Policies and Permitting
This inventory reflects a constantly changing landscape of laws and regulations across the 50 states and Puerto Rico, and the research team sought to capture the most up-to
2024 OVERVIEW OF STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
While many state and local governments continue to enact restrictions on project development through zoning, permitting and setback requirements, many states have already required by
Siting Clean Energy: An Inventory of State Policies
This inventory reflects a constantly changing landscape of laws and regulations across the 50 states and Puerto Rico, and the
Local ordinances governing wind and solar are growing
NREL''s report found a high level of variation in local ordinance setback distances, and that setbacks for wind and solar projects have generally increased in the last several
State and Local Permitting Restrictions on Solar
In our analysis of wind turbines, we found that roughly a third of ordinances governing setback distance exceeded 300 meters. However,
Review of mapping analysis and complementarity between solar
The findings indicate that attaining optimal wind-solar complementarities can lead to achieving grid penetration at reduced storage capacity requirements, compared to
Understanding Zoning Regulations for Wind and Solar Energy
Distance and setback regulations are a fundamental aspect of zoning laws governing wind and solar projects. These regulations specify the minimum distances project
Restrictions and Barriers to Renewable Energy in Local
Many jurisdictions include setback requirements for renewable energy systems, meaning that a wind or solar system must be located a certain minimum distance from property lines or
NREL Releases Comprehensive Databases of Local Ordinances
State and local zoning laws and ordinances influence how and where wind and solar energy projects can be sited and deployed—which can have a measurable impact on
WINDExchange: Wind Energy Ordinances
A setback distance is the minimum allowable distance between a wind turbine and a designated area of concern, which may include property lines, inhabited structures (such as