Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Environmental Quality
 
Board
Department of Environmental Quality
 
chapter
Small Solar Renewable Energy Projects Permit Regulation [9 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
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1/23/23  5:07 pm
Commenter: Kate Wofford

increased access to information results in better informed local decisions
 

As Virginia transitions to renewable energy, local governments and communities will make better informed decisions if they have access to complete information about solar development proposals. We encourage as much transparency as possible, including information about solar developers. Could DEQ be prepared to make information about applicants available upon request, such as what other projects are completed or being proposed through the PBR? have there been complaints or actions against them? what are their affiliations? As a general principle, we believe that more information to elected officials and community members will result in better sited and constructed solar installations. 

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