The Department of the Interior in the United States has proposed an update to its renewable energy regulations to encourage the development of solar and wind energy on public lands. The proposed Renewable Energy Rule by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) aims to reduce fees for such projects by approximately 80%, simplify application reviews in priority areas, and provide more certainty for the private sector. In 2022, the BLM had already reduced rent fees and lease rates for solar and wind by around 50% based on departmental authority.
Additionally, the BLM has posted preliminary alternatives for its ongoing programmatic environmental review for solar energy development in the western states, seeking input to identify areas with high potential for solar development and streamline permit processing for development in priority areas. These initiatives align with the country's objective to clean energy development on public lands and its goal of a carbon pollution-free power sector by 2035. The BLM manages a significant portion of land in the country and has a mandate to permit 25 GW of renewable energy on federal lands by 2025.
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