The Siting Solutions Project released its new “Siting Policy Field Guide,” which is a guide for state leaders and advocates for designing renewable energy siting reforms. The field guide uses recent state reforms and real-world examples as suggestions for policymaking and implementation.
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The Siting Solutions Project is an initiative of Clean Tomorrow, a nonpartisan, outcome-driven organization advancing practical solutions to decarbonization.
“States don’t need to start from scratch — successful models already exist,” said Nelson Falkenburg, co-author and siting policy manager at the Siting Solutions Project. “This field guide shows how states can adopt clear, fair and predictable siting rules that unlock clean energy growth while strengthening community trust.”
The United States is facing rising electricity demand and soaring power costs. Renewable energy projects, like solar, can stabilize and reduce energy costs for stakeholders. The “Siting Policy Field Guide” calls for a clear-eyed review of outdated and fragmented state siting processes. It combines internal analysis and external research, and uses insights from industry partners, including Data for Progress and Strategic Economic Research.
The “Siting Policy Field Guide” advocates for the use of siting policies using clear rules, timely decisions, fair processes, economic opportunities, community benefits and land stewardship.
“Siting is the bottleneck holding back America’s clean energy potential,” said Alex Breckel, co-author and senior director of programs at the Siting Solutions Project. “With the right policies in place, states can cut energy costs for consumers, attract investment and deliver real benefits for workers, landowners and host communities.”
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