The United States simplifies energy storage project permitting

What are the National simplified residential PV & energy storage permit guidelines?

The National Simplified Residential PV and Energy Storage Permit Guidelines get local governments and contractors on the same page to facilitate a smooth construction process. Robust permitting for one- and two-family residential installations, the most common type of project in many jurisdictions, ensures that projects are safe and effective.

Will Federal Permitting Reform speed up wind and solar projects?

While such actions improve permitting efficiency, nearly all wind and solar projects are exempt from the three most relevant federal permits (fact 1). Intense focus on federal permitting reform will not speed up most clean energy infrastructure projects.

Why do we need a permit for energy projects?

To realize the benefits of historic investments in the Energy Act of 2020, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act. Timely and predictable permitting is key to getting the projects enabled by these laws built, providing energy security, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution.

Is there more energy storage and generation capacity in the queue?

Fact 8. There is more energy storage and generation capacity in the queue than operating online. This set of facts illustrate the state of permitting reform and areas where attention should be focused to accelerate building out clean energy infrastructure.

Do wind and solar projects need federal permits?

Fact 1. Few wind and solar projects required significant federal permits between 2010 and 2021. Fact 2. Federal permitting durations have decreased in the past 15 years. Fact 3. Most wind and solar projects are only contested at the state or local level. Fact 4. Local ordinances constrain where and how clean energy projects are developed. Fact 5.

Should energy permitting reform be focused on local ordinances and zoning?

Instead, the energy for permitting reform should be focused on developing thoughtful local ordinances and zoning, expediting the grid interconnection process, and reducing community opposition. Fact 1. Few wind and solar projects required significant federal permits between 2010 and 2021. Fact 2.