On Friday, January 3, 2025, the Montana Supreme Court issued a decision in MEIC v. DEQ (Laurel Generating Station), its second major decision on the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) in the last few weeks that affects...more
Siting and permitting renewable energy projects in Virginia have become increasingly challenging as federal and state environmental laws, regulations and guidance have evolved in recent years. In particular, HB 206...more
Are you developing a solar or energy storage project in Virginia? Want to learn more about Virginia Department of Environmental Quality’s (DEQ) Permit By Rule (PBR) permitting process for small renewable (solar) energy and...more
Several potential options are available to developers when permitting energy storage projects in Virginia. The Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC) adopted Regulations Governing the Deployment of Energy Storage...more
On May 27, 2019, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) announced it is considering amending 9 VAC 15-60, Small Renewable Energy Projects (Solar) Permit Regulation by Rule (the “PBR Regulations”). The PBR...more
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (VDEQ) is seeking public comment on whether it should amend the current state regulations governing permits by rule for small solar projects....more