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4 FAQs about Can the government build wind power stations for solar container communication stations

What is the solar and wind grid services & reliability demonstration program?

The Solar and Wind Grid Services and Reliability Demonstration Program is a program that funds up to 10 projects to demonstrate how large-scale solar, wind, and energy storage can support the power grid by automatically adjusting to changing demand and disruptions.

Do wind and solar projects need federal permits?

While only a relatively small fraction of wind and solar projects is built on federal lands and waters managed by the Interior Department, many projects on private lands often consult with the agency to determine whether they need federal permits to comply with wildlife protections or other laws.

Should the Interior Department add more bureaucracy to energy projects?

“At a time when energy demand is skyrocketing, adding more layers of bureaucracy and red tape for energy projects at the Interior Department is exactly the wrong approach,” said Stephanie Bosh, senior vice president of communications at the Solar Energy Industries Association, a trade group.

Will the Interior Department approve new wind and solar power plants?

The Interior Department said in a memo that a wide range of agency actions related to approving new wind and solar power plants would now have to be reviewed by the office of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, instead of by lower-level agency staff.