Solar Energy Land Use and Zoning Issues: Key Regulations, Large-Scale Use Factors and Conflicts, Agreements, Credits
Recording of a 90-minute premium CLE video webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will provide renewable energy counsel with an in-depth analysis of critical issues for solar energy land use and zoning. The panel will discuss key federal and state regulatory challenges, identifying solar resources and mapping, large-scale solar use factors and conflicts, considerations for lease and easement agreements, and obtaining tax incentives.
Outline
- Key federal and state regulations
- Zoning considerations
- Large scale solar use factors and conflicts
- Siting and permitting
- Leases and easements
- Tax incentives
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:
- What are the critical federal regulations for solar energy development and land use?
- What recent legislation at the state level focuses on solar energy zoning and land use?
- What are the essential factors to consider for large scale solar use projects?
- What are the key negotiating and drafting points for lease and easement agreements?
- What are the common siting and permitting challenges and methods to overcome them?
- How can you ensure that tax credits and other incentives are maintained?
Faculty

Kyle C. Barry
Partner
McGuireWoods
Mr. Barry has an extensive background in business expansion services and economic development projects, with a special... | Read More
Mr. Barry has an extensive background in business expansion services and economic development projects, with a special emphasis on renewable and clean energy projects.
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D. Brennen Keene
Partner
McGuireWoods
Mr. Keene serves as co-lead of the firm’s renewable energy team. He assists clients with land-use and... | Read More
Mr. Keene serves as co-lead of the firm’s renewable energy team. He assists clients with land-use and transactional matters related to a wide range of real estate development projects, including renewable energy projects, industrial projects, and commercial/mixed-use projects.
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