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The Renewable Energy Source
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Greetings!
In an effort to keep you apprised of developments related to alternative and renewable energy, Archer & Greiner is pleased to attach below a number of notices that may be of interest to you. Should you wish to discuss any of these items or any other matter related to alternative and renewable energy, please contact a member of the group.
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Legislative & Regulatory Update 
New Jersey
Pinelands Commission Adopts Rules to Encourage Environmentally Appropriate Siting of Solar Energy Facilities.
The rules include a provision that "accessory" solar energy facilities (which supply electricity to a home or business primary use of the property) to be installed on existing structures or over existing impervious surfaces will not constitute "development," and therefore will be exempt from filing a development application with the Commission. This will hasten the approval process and eliminate the application cost. Other new rules require screening facilities to minimize visual impacts as viewed from wild and scenic rivers and special corridors and removal of all structures and equipment within 12 months of cessation of their use.
Pennsylvania
Bill That Would Require More Solar Energy Moves to Committee Referred to House Consumer Affairs Committee, 10/20/2011:
HB-1580:
The bill would increase the percentage of solar energy share that must be purchased by utilities for the years 2012-13, 2013-14 and 2014-15, to bring the demand for Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) back in line with expected supply, which has outstripped demand. The bill would also require future registration of solar installations to be restricted to those tied to Pennsylvania's distribution network.
Text of Bill
Senate Committee Approves Bill That Would Create Incentives for Planting of Bioenergy Crops on Surface Mining-Affected Areas Reported from Senate Committee on Environmental Resources and Energy, 10/25/2011 (11-0):HB-608: The legislation would amend the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act by directing the Department of Environmental Protection to encourage and promote the use of switchgrass, camelina, canola and other bioenergy crops for the re-vegetation of lands affected by surface mining activities. Bioenergy crops are grown specifically for their fuel value to make biofuels or to use their energy content.
Text of Bill
Fiscal Note
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Requests for Proposals & Public Notices
Millbourne Borough, Delaware County, Pa., seeks proposals for its municipal energy-efficient street light replacement project. Due 11/15/2011:
Details
The City of Pleasantville, N.J., Zoning Board of Adjustment will hold a hearing on an application by Omniwind Energy Systems LLC for variances and minor site plan approval for installation of wind turbines on light poles at the Sam's Club on Black Horse Pike. Hearing scheduled for 11/28/2011:
The New Jersey Department of Transportation seeks a contractor to design, engineer, deliver and install a fully integrated solar system along Interstates 195 and 295 in various municipalities. Due 11/30/2011: Details Camden County, N.J., seeks proposals for a developer of photovoltaic systems for the County and various County agencies and authorities. Due 12/8/2011: Details |
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Articles & Announcements
N.J. 'Green' Technology Leaders Face Unclear Future
(Asbury Park Press)
Full story
Why "Market-Based" is Poor Criteria for Solar Policy
(CleanTechnica.com)
Full story
Solar Panel Investors Upset as SREC Values Drop
(Gloucester County Times)Full story
U.S. Department of Energy to Invest $60 Million to Develop Innovative Concentrating Solar Power Technologies
(USDOE news release)
Full story
Pennsylvania Awards $3.7 Million in Funding for 13 Clean Energy Projects
(Pa. Dept. of Environmental Protection news release)
Full story
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