Obama halves time required to build renewable energy projects on public land

11/14/2016

Solar Panels

Last Thursday, the Obama administration took a major step to encourage renewable energy development on federal lands throughout the Western US.

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Wind Turbines

At the moment, it takes anywhere from 18 months to two years for solar and wind developers to receive a permit to build renewable energy projects. But a new rule allowing a competitive bidding process, similar to oil and gas leases, could cut the time needed in half.

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Solar Panels

Last Thursday, the Obama administration took a major step to encourage renewable energy development on federal lands throughout the Western US.

Categories: Clean Energy, Energy, Politics, Renewable Energy, Solar