Restrictions on Renewable Energy Infrastructure Holding Back Local
Restrictive local ordinances on wind, solar, and battery storage construction could keep hundreds of U.S. counties from participating in the renewable energy transition, according to a new
States That Outlaw or Restrict Solar Panels
Navigating solar regulations across U.S. states can make or break your home solar investment. From California''s groundbreaking solar mandate to Florida''s net metering policies, each
Wind, solar power face a common foe
For each state, we created an overview of current and past state law on the placement and regulation of wind and solar power, and a list of counties that currently have blocks.
States with big climate goals strip local power to block
More than a dozen states have given themselves the power to override local zoning restrictions blocking large-scale renewable energy projects. The decisions come
Bill advances in House to lift restrictions on energy and
The House Natural Resources Committee approved bipartisan legislation Thursday meant to accelerate federal approvals of infrastructure and energy projects, a
Restrictions and Barriers to Renewable Energy in Local Zoning
Local zoning ordinances are emerging as a nationwide barrier to siting and building renewable energy projects. Counties, cities, or towns in all 50 states have imposed restrictions on renewables at the
Solar Rights and Easement Legislation by State in Homeowner
States (shaded blue) that offer the ability to prohibit covenants or restrictions placed upon homeowners preventing the installation of solar powered panels and associated devices:
“One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Brings Big Changes to
On July 7, 2025, the president issued an executive order (the EO) directly targeting ITCs and PTCs for solar and wind facilities. The EO directs
Huntingburg Moves to Tighten Commercial Solar Restrictions
The Council''s proposal seeks to require that any commercial solar energy system be a special exception use. Since these enterprises vary widely in use, components, and effects on the
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