CleanTechnica•about 1 month ago
Solar & Storage Industry Statement on U.S. Court Order Blocking Interior Memo Slowing Permitting of Solar & Storage Projects
Key Takeaway
This court ruling provides critical relief for solar and storage developers by removing a significant federal permitting bottleneck, potentially accelerating project deployment and improving market certainty.
AI Summary
- •A federal court has blocked an Interior Department memo that was previously slowing down the permitting process for solar and storage projects across the U.S.
- •This ruling is considered a significant regulatory win for the solar and storage industry, as it aims to remove a key hurdle to project development.
- •For developers and IPPs, this decision is expected to lead to more predictable and potentially faster project timelines, reducing risk and uncertainty in bringing new solar and storage capacity online.
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Article Content
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Darren Van’t Hof, interim president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), after a federal court blocked enforcement of the Department of the Interior’s memo that has slowed permitting of solar and storage projects for months: “This ruling is a win ... [continued] The post Solar & Storage Industry Statement on U.S. Court Order Blocking Interior Memo Slowing Permitting of Solar & Storage Projects appeared first on CleanTechnica .