Codes and Standards

Technological advances, new business opportunities, and legislative and regulatory mandates are all contributing factors that drive the need for up-to-date interconnection and interoperability

2024 Jan 06

Solar Energy Regulations and Permits: What you Need to Know

Solar energy regulations and permits are crucial for the development and implementation of solar energy projects. As the world moves towards cleaner and more

2025 Feb 01

Regulatory Brief: Essential Updates for Wind and

In July 2025, a wave of new federal actions altered the review and approval process for wind and solar projects across the U.S., which have

2025 Jun 25

Regulations, Standards, and Incentives

It provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the diverse array of legal issues associated with renewable energy development, ranging from wind rights to solar access

2025 Feb 12

Secretary Burgum Announces Order to Rein In Environmentally

In accordance with existing law and President Donald J. Trump''s energy executive orders, the Department will now consider proposed energy project''s capacity density when

2024 Nov 07

Regulatory Brief: Essential Updates for Wind and Solar

In July 2025, a wave of new federal actions altered the review and approval process for wind and solar projects across the U.S., which have introduced likely delays, uncertainty, and risk.

2025 May 28

Improving Recycling and Management of Renewable Energy

For these solar panels, EPA is drafting streamlined end-of-life management requirements to increase solar panel recycling while maintaining appropriate environmental

2025 Jun 14

Secretary Burgum Announces Order to Rein In

In accordance with existing law and President Donald J. Trump''s energy executive orders, the Department will now consider

2025 Dec 31

Utility-Scale Solar Energy Systems

Setback requirements are designed to protect public health, safety, and welfare within host communities. The setback requirements in this section may be waived subject to the written

2024 Oct 13

Solar Project Regulations & Compliance Guide | Federal to Local

Explore key solar regulations, permits, and compliance rules for landowners and developers. Understand how FERC, NERC, and local zoning shape your solar project success.

2025 Feb 15

Policies and Regulations | US EPA

This page describes the patchwork of federal, state, and local policies and regulations pertaining to renewable energy systems that impact project development.

2024 Apr 11

Navigating the Federal Environmental and Energy Regulatory

In this post, we explore the key environmental laws and regulations that affect businesses investing in solar, wind, and other renewable energy projects.

2024 Aug 10

View/Download Environmental protection regulations for wind and solar complementary solar container communication stations [PDF]

PDF version includes complete article with source references. Suitable for printing and offline reading.