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July 2, 2026

Why Solar Developers Should Evaluate Compensatory Mitigation Early

As solar development expands across California's landscape, mitigation planning is becoming an increasingly important component...

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June 29, 2026

Shifting Sands: The Science Shaping Desert Solar Projects

Discover how sand transport studies offer insights into sensitive desert ecosystems, while supporting responsible solar...

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April 15, 2026

Webinar: What’s Heating Up for Spring—Federal Permitting Policy Update

Our experts will highlight key federal policy updates, including takeaways from the 2026 appropriations, the...

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April 8, 2026

Where Solar Meets Soil: The Multi-Benefit Potential of Ecovoltaics and Agrivoltaics

Ecovoltaics and Agrivoltaics offer promising new methods in renewable energy production, benefitting native ecosystems and...

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March 4, 2026

USACE 2026 Nationwide Permits: Final Rule Revisions and What They Mean for Project Sponsors

Current Nationwide Permits will expire on March 14, 2026. We detail five NWPs that have...

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February 24, 2026

Join ESA at the 2026 American Clean Power Siting and Permitting Conference

ESA is pleased to sponsor, present, and attend this year’s American Clean Power – Siting and...

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February 5, 2026

SB 149: Accelerating CEQA Judicial Review for Critical Infrastructure

California’s SB 149 introduces a 270-day target for resolving CEQA litigation on certified infrastructure projects,...

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February 5, 2026

Webinar: Federal Budget, Permitting Policy, and Technology Solutions

Our experts will highlight key federal policy updates, including takeaways from the 2026 appropriations, the...

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November 18, 2025

Webinar: Back to Business – What’s Next in Federal Policy?

With the shutdown behind us, federal agencies and Congress are shifting back into gear and...

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October 14, 2025

ESA Hosts Inaugural California Permitting Symposium

In early October, ESA hosted our first-ever Permitting Symposium in Irvine, California, which brought together...

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August 25, 2025

Perspective: Dark Clouds Threaten Solar and Wind Projects

The Trump administration has taken aggressive action to stall or cancel wind and solar projects...

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July 25, 2025

Webinar: Federal Environmental Policy Update

ESA’s team of federal permitting and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) experts will recap the most...

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July 22, 2025

New Policy Will Create Bottlenecks for Solar and Wind Projects

The U.S. Department of the Interior (Interior) recently announced a new policy that “end[s] preferential...

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March 24, 2025

Join ESA at the 2025 American Clean Power Siting and Permitting Conference

ESA is pleased to sponsor, present, and attend this year’s American Clean Power – Siting and...

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March 19, 2025

Webinar: First 100 Days of Trump Administration – What Does it Mean for Permitting?

Join ESA’s team of federal permitting and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) experts as they...

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March 3, 2025

ESA Acquires 48 North Solutions, Inc.

ESA is pleased to announce that it has acquired 48 North Solutions, Inc. (48 NORTH)....

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December 12, 2024

Charged Up: Battery Storage Demand Continues

Battery energy storage provides numerous benefits: it can prevent power outages, maximize the utilization of...

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December 12, 2024

Is CITAP the Right Approach for Your Energy Project?

The energy landscape is changing rapidly—and with it comes a growing need for efficient and...

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