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MA Appeals Court Sets New Precedent Protecting Solar Development in Local Permitting

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A recent decision of the Massachusetts Appeals Court sets an important precedent in favor of solar development in the Commonwealth. In Sunpin Energy Services, LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Petersham, the court unanimously...more

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Stick It Where the Sun Don’t Shine: Land Use Challenges Siting Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Projects

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Federal and state authorities throughout the country have adopted pro-renewable energy policy goals to promote the growth of alternative energy sources using climate-friendly technologies. With the passage of the Inflation...more

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Solar Energy/California Appellate Court Addresses Application of Zoning Laws to Community Services District Project

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The California Court of Appeal (Fourth District) (“Court”) addressed in a July 19th opinion whether a solar energy project proposed by a local agency was exempt from certain city zoning ordinances. See City of Hesperia v....more

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