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Evaluating Solar Energy on Public Lands: Insights from the Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

This report reviews the challenges and lessons learned from the Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Solar PEIS) addressing solar energy development on public lands. It highlights the importance of understanding technology and environmental impacts ahead of the NEPA process, pinpointing areas best suited for solar energy siting. The text also discusses the limitations of programmatic analysis, emphasizes the necessity of balancing ongoing operations while formulating strategic programs, and outlines the Bureau of Land Management's path forward to ensure flexibility for future energy needs.

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Evaluating Solar Energy on Public Lands: Insights from the Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement

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  1. Renewable Energy Priority

  2. Solar Energy on Public Lands

  3. Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Solar PEIS)

  4. Programmatic NEPA

  5. Challenges & Lessons Learned

  6. Understanding technology & impacts ahead of the NEPA process

  7. Identifying areas best-suited to siting a specific land use

  8. Identifying areas best-suited (cont.)

  9. Addressing the limitations of programmatic analysis

  10. Dealing with ongoing operations while developing a strategic program

  11. Providing flexibility to meet future needs

  12. BLM’s Path Forward

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