U.S. Solar Development: Integrating Climate, Conservation and Community
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Finding Common Ground on Big Solar Projects
U.S. Department of Energy funds initiative – built on Stanford Uncommon Dialogue – seeking greater consensus among solar companies, conservation groups, agricultural interests, tribal nations and others in developing large-scale solar projects.
US Department of Energy
A new project funded by the Department of Energy will leverage the Solar Uncommon Dialogue.
Los Angeles Times
After nearly two years of negotiations, a coalition of solar companies, conservationists and other groups has come to terms on a set of principles — and plans for further collaboration.
Stanford Woods Institute for the Environment
How industry and conservation groups got past their differences to reach a landmark agreement advancing large-scale solar development while championing land conservation and local community interests.
The New York Times
The agreement could help speed up the development of large solar projects that are often bogged down by fights over land use and environmental concerns.
NPR
Reuters
A top U.S. solar industry organization on Thursday said it had reached a wide-ranging agreement with environmental, conservation, farm and tribal groups, aimed at reducing conflicts over where to build big solar energy facilities.
S&P Global
Solar energy output to rise fivefold in next decade. Focus will be on climate, conservation, community.
Politico
More than 20 groups — representing tribal, environmental and agricultural interests — pledged to support rapid deployment of solar projects that safeguard natural resources and provide equitable benefits to communities
The Equation
Working on this project has powerfully reminded me how much has changed since I started in the solar energy field more than three decades ago.
SEIA
This solutions-oriented approach is a landmark shift in the conversation around land use.
Press Release
Leading solar developers, environmental organizations, and groups supporting local interests align on solar development strategies that prioritize climate, conservation, and community.
Collaboration Agreement
Large solar developers, leading land conservation and environmental organizations, tribal nation representatives, agricultural interests, community groups, and investors has reached a major agreement focused on addressing three key imperatives in the development of large-scale U.S. solar projects: climate, conservation and community (the “3Cs”).
Reveal: Center for Investigative Reporting
Dan Reicher is interviewed for a one-hour podcast on community concerns over where to site solar projects. Numerous National Public Radio affiliates carried the broadcast.
Media Contacts:
Stanford: Rob Jordan, rjordan@stanford.edu
Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA): Jen Bristol, JBristol@seia.org
The Nature Conservancy: Julia Leopold, julia.leopold@tnc.org