BLM Unveils Updated Western Solar Plan to Accelerate Clean Energy Development on Public Lands

In a significant push toward clean energy, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes an updated plan to streamline solar energy development across millions of acres of public lands in the western United States.

The Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed Western Solar Plan outlines a comprehensive framework to promote large-scale solar energy projects on public lands, balancing clean energy goals with environmental conservation. The plan is a key part of the Biden administration’s effort to achieve a 100% clean electricity grid by 2035.

A New Roadmap for Solar Energy Development on Public Lands

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has unveiled a proposed plan to expand utility-scale solar energy development across 31 million acres of public lands in the western U.S. This marks a significant update to the original 2012 Western Solar Plan, reflecting technological advances and increased demand for renewable energy. The move comes as part of the Biden administration’s ambitious climate agenda, aiming for a 100% clean electricity grid by 2035 while creating good-paying jobs and lowering energy costs for Americans.

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