Sustainable Energy Projects
Why Solar Energy in Mass: Green Communites Act
Permitting
Large scale PV projects can typically be permitted within 6 months compared to multi-year permitting periods for any other utility scale fossil or renewable power projects.
| Permitting Milestones | Completed by: |
| Site Engineering Design and Electrical Interconnection Study Complete | Week 0 |
| MEPA - Environmental Notification Forms (If applicable) | |
| - Prepare and File the ENF | Week 4 |
| - Agency Review & Approval | Week 13 |
| DEP - Post-Closure Use Permit Application (Landfill site) | |
| - Prepare and File the Application | Week 4 |
| - Agency Review & Approval (2-4 Months) | Week 15-20 |
| EPA - Storm Water Construction Permit, Notice-of-intent | Week 15 |
| Municipal Permits and Approvals (e.g. Zoning, Special Permits) | |
| - Identify Requirements | Week 2 |
| - Prepare and File Applications | Week 6 |
| - Municipal Review and Approval (Timeframe Can Vary Considerably) | Week 15-20+ |
| Site Lease with Host Community Executed (Attaches to DEP Post-Closure Use Permit) | Week 15-20+ |