Permits

The ABCs of Solar and Wind Project Development

The ABCs of Solar and Wind Project Development

Herman K. Trabish: April 8, 2013

The twelve keys to building renewables are encoded in the acronyms BEPTC and SROPTTC, according to NREL.

Video of the Day: Where Wind Is

Video of the Day: Where Wind Is

Herman K. Trabish: September 21, 2012

Can a short video answer all the political noise?

Renewable Resources Gets Final EIR for 650 MW SunPower Solar Plant

Renewable Resources Gets Final EIR for 650 MW SunPower Solar Plant

Herman K. Trabish: April 2, 2012

Local resistance is the one remaining obstacle for Antelope Valley Solar.

Silverado Power’s Different Approach to Building Solar

Silverado Power’s Different Approach to Building Solar

Herman K. Trabish: February 1, 2012

Will it make a difference in a region torn by contention over renewables?

Dropping Solar Costs by $0.50 Per Watt With Smart Permits

Dropping Solar Costs by $0.50 Per Watt With Smart Permits

Eric Wesoff: March 2, 2011

According to solar installers, local permitting is “the most stubborn cost” they face.

Is Bureaucracy Killing Solar?

Is Bureaucracy Killing Solar?

Michael Kanellos: March 26, 2010

Forget the Bureau of Land Management. Find an abandoned subdivision for your solar project.

Pros and Cons of Putting Solar Thermal on Private Land

Pros and Cons of Putting Solar Thermal on Private Land

Ucilia Wang: June 15, 2009

Getting approval to build on BLM land has proven to be a huge headache, so private parcels should become more attractive. Or will they?