The US Department of Energy (DoE) has announced up to $22 million in funds under its Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program.

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From pv magazine USA

The DoE has announced that six state-based collaborative organizations will receive a combined $10 million through its R-STEP program. 

R-STEP expands decision-making capacity for state and local governments around large-scale renewable energy planning, siting, and permitting. The program will also provide technical assistance to the organizations. The DoE said it will also open another $12 million under the R-STEP program. 

“This effort accelerates renewable energy deployment by supporting the establishment of more predictable, community-oriented, and science-based siting processes for renewable energy developers and permitting authorities,” the DoE said in a press release. 

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