Natural Resources Renewable Energy Solar Power 
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 27, 2023
From a national perspective, the land use needed to reach our clean energy goals is modest. But for states like California, with large populations, an ambitious and necessary clean energy timeline , and ongoing natural resource issues , where to actually build these projects will require thoughtful planning.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 15, 2025
Plentiful sunshine and generous solar incentives are here. In 2011, Tregs Independent Brewing worked with Solar Renewable Energy to install a rooftop solar array large enough to produce 15-20 percent of its annual electricity usage. Right now, Pennsylvania is currently ranked 26th in the nation for solar power.
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Law Columbia
JUNE 11, 2024
Local opposition has proven to be a significant barrier to the rapid expansion of renewable energy facilities across the United States. The report also identifies 395 local restrictions across 41 states, along with 19 state-level restrictions, that are so severe that they could have the effect of blocking a renewable energy project.
PA Environment Daily
MARCH 25, 2025
Solar Carports, like the one at Burkholders Country Market, are a great solution for businesses looking to maximize their available space while investing in clean energy. Not only do they provide shelter for vehicles from the elements, they also generate renewable energy that directly powers the business.
Acoel
MAY 18, 2021
Environmental groups are split: the Conservation Law Foundation supports it, but the Natural Resources Council of Maine opposes it. The post Mainers Opposing Clean Renewable Energy? and worldwide). This is a project that will have significant long-term environmental and economic benefits. Stay tuned. What’s Wrong?
Law Columbia
APRIL 11, 2025
Over the last five years, several states, including New York (2020), California (2022), Illinois (2023), and Michigan (2023) have adopted comprehensive permitting reforms that curtail the power of local governments to block development of large-scale renewable energy projects.
Enviromental Defense
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
degree pathway and don’t hinder the transition to renewable energy. At COP28, countries promised to transition away from fossil fuels and triple renewable energy in the next six years. Taxpayer money should go to climate solutions – like wind and solar power and energy storage.
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