Local Approval for Wind and Solar Farms for Tax Credits
New rules require local government approval for new wind and solar power facilities to qualify for certain tax credits. This means local communities and their authorities will have more say in where and how large energy installations are built in their area. This could impact the development of renewable energy and local land use planning.
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Local government approval is now required for new wind and solar facilities to receive federal tax credits.
This change applies to projects whose construction begins after the law's enactment date.
Citizens gain more influence over decisions regarding large energy investments in their neighborhoods.
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