Louisiana has joined the growing number of states requiring solar producers to provide financial security for clean-up costs associated with shutting down their facilities. The state’s decommissioning statute, signed into law...more
The Pennsylvania legislature is weighing two bills that require decommissioning plans for solar energy projects, and the debate over them among lawmakers illustrates the challenges associated with developing a solution to...more
As more states continue to adopt and consider rules for renewable energy facility decommissioning, they do so against the backdrop of the existing federal financial assurance rules implemented by the Bureau of Land Management...more
The first wind and solar farms in the United States were built in 1980 and 1982, respectively. The United States built the world’s very first wind farm, which was capable of producing only 600 kWh of electricity, while the...more
10/28/2021
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Decommissioned Facilities ,
Energy Policy ,
Energy Projects ,
Land Use Restrictions ,
Natural Resources ,
Photovoltaic ,
Power Infrastructure ,
Power Purchase Agreements ,
Regulatory Requirements ,
Renewable Energy ,
Solar Energy ,
Wind Farm ,
Wind Power