Recorded on August 27, 2024
Across the country, there is increasing pressure to accelerate the building of new clean energy resources driven by increased domestic manufacturing, more electrification of both transportation and buildings, new data centers, retiring power plants, and bold clean energy goals. However, despite the availability of incentives and demand to do so, many large-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects are being stalled or blocked by red tape, and in several states, localities are banning the building of new clean energy projects altogether. Where states should be encouraging new construction to ensure grid reliability and spur economic growth, we see outdated, inconsistent, or unnecessarily complex laws and regulations standing in the way.
In this webinar, Advanced Energy United explored policy principles decision-makers and stakeholders should consider when reforming state policy frameworks that govern the siting and permitting processes of large-scale renewable and energy storage projects. The discussion spotlighted case studies in Michigan and Massachusetts, two states working to reform and update state laws that dictate how wind, solar and storage projects are reviewed and approved to move forward with construction.
This discussion featured expert panelists who played an active role in educating policymakers on the barriers to project development, as well as engaging a broad swath of stakeholders to identify and craft policy solutions that reduced barriers, clarified processes, and updated siting and permitting regimes. Attendees gained insight into how to advance frameworks in their own states that foster clear and consistent siting standards and permitting processes aimed at scaling deployment while still giving voice to communities, local processes and authorities.
Panelists
- Jessica Robertson, New Leaf Energy
Director of Policy and Business Development, New England
- Chris Kunkle, Apex Clean Energy
Senior Director of Government Affairs
Moderator
- Trish Demeter, Advanced Energy United
Managing Director