Energy permitting and siting
Should local zoning and permitting authority over energy facilities be streamlined, restricted, or expanded? 26 bills, 6 became law. Latest: California SB 925, became law, Sep 30.
- Open now
- 9
- Coming back
- 4
- Became law
- 6
- Stopped
- 7
Already law
Already law 6
Became law
State Energy Resources Conservation and Development Commission: strategic plan: certification and environmental review
California · SB 925
Latest: Approved by the Governor · Sep 30
Became law
Smart Solar Permitting Platform; established, residential solar energy systems
Virginia · HB 590
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0633) · Apr 13
Became law
Smart Solar Permitting Platform; established, residential solar energy systems
Virginia · SB 382
Latest: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0634) · Apr 13
Became law
Contractors; regulation, solar installation companies, sale, lease, etc., of solar energy systems
Virginia · HB 1439
Latest: Approved by Governor-Chapter 851 (effective 7/1/2026) · Apr 13
Became law
Contractors; regulation, solar installation companies, sale, lease, etc., of solar energy systems
Virginia · SB 823
Latest: Approved by Governor-Chapter 852 (effective 7/1/2026) · Apr 13
Became law
Building decarbonization: notice and recordation of a decarbonization charge
California · AB 737
Latest: Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 276, Statutes of 2025 · Oct 3, 2025
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Energy, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 27, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
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Appliance efficiency rules
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