Renewable Energy Archives - Page 3 of 4

June 22, 2022

PA Decommissioning Bill Passes the House

House Bill 2104 (“HB 2104”) has finally through the PA House of Representatives. As we have detailed over the past few months, HB...

a shovel breaking ground for land development

May 02, 2022

A Second Look at What We Are Digging Into

Everyone’s favorite part of the land development process, third-party approvals. A developer can control and work through most of the land development...

checkboxes on a conditional use checklist

April 18, 2022

What Do I Need to Provide in My Conditional Use Application?

Attorney Andy Miller and I have assisted many clients through the Conditional Use process. It differs from municipality to municipality, but one...

Solar panels with a leaf on the surface, surrounded by foliage

March 28, 2022

Local Government’s Perspective on Solar Farms

Last year the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (the “Association”) provided testimony before the Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs and Local...

March 14, 2022

Recent Spot Zoning Challenge in Pennsylvania

I don't need to explain to renewable energy developers how difficult permitting a project can be. Outdated ordinances, public opposition, and slow-moving...

February 28, 2022

Renewable Energy Update – Congress Moves at a Snail’s Pace

There are currently two pending alternative energy bills in the Pennsylvania legislature. House Bill 2104 (“HB2104”) in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives...