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Massachusetts Appeals Court Curbs Zoning Board Discretion in Special Permit Denial

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The various approvals, permits, orders of conditions, and the like that may be required to proceed with work on a given project can seem daunting at times.  And when a project’s proposed use is not automatically authorized...more

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New Maine Law Regarding Decommissioning for Solar Projects

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Maine’s new solar decommissioning law takes effect October 18 and applies to projects that have not commenced construction by October 1, 2021. The law requires solar projects that occupy an area of three or more acres to have...more

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Connecticut DEEP Intends to Reissue Stormwater General Permit with New Requirements for Solar Facilities – Public Information...

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The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection notified individuals by e-mail on December 27, 2019 of its Notice of Tentative Decision of Intent to Reissue the General Permit for the Discharge of Stormwater...more

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CT DEEP Provides Additional Guidance on Stormwater Requirements for the Construction of Solar Projects

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Those who develop solar projects in Connecticut know that the siting and developing of these projects can be every bit as involved as the permitting of a fossil-fueled generation station. In addition to the ordinary...more

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Zoning/Solar Panel Farm: Maryland Appellate Court Addresses Preemption Issue

The Court of Special Appeals (“Court”) of Maryland addressed in a November 15th opinion local governmental authority regarding the placement of a Solar Energy Generating System ([“SEGS”] i.e., a solar panel farm). See Board...more

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A Lesson on Good Faith and Fair Dealing in Solar Construction

Late last year, a federal trial court in New York awarded a solar development company $11.6 million in damages against Suffolk County arising out of a dispute on a multi-site carport solar construction project. The basis for...more

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