BLM Solar Energy Project

BLM Solar Energy Project:

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Read about the BLM plans for solar energy on 22 million acres of your public lands.

The links provide some additional information and links to provide public comment.

The comment period closes on April 18, 2024. Following the comment period, BLM will develop a final PEIS and Record of Decision amending BLM land use plans. [1] See Executive Summary (pages ES 12–16, 21) of the Draft PEIS for maps displaying the amount of land available for solar application under each alternative. Jan 29, 2024 BLM analysis aims to optimize solar energy development throughout the West.

 

Updated roadmap will help meet goals for net-zero electric grid by 2035

 

https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-analysis-aims-optimize-solar-energy-development-throughout-west

 

https://blmsolar.anl.gov/

 

https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/2022371/510

 

https://www.blm.gov/press-release/blm-hosting-series-public-meetings-discuss-progress-catalyze-solar-energy-development

 

https://esassoc.com/news-and-ideas/2024/04/blm-changing-land-use-plans-across-the-west-to-support-the-shift-to-solar-energy/