Renewable Energy Priority

Solar Energy on Public Lands

Solar Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (Solar PEIS)

Programmatic NEPA

Challenges & Lessons Learned

Understanding technology & impacts ahead of the NEPA process

Identifying areas best-suited to siting a specific land use

Identifying areas best-suited (cont.)

Addressing the limitations of programmatic analysis

Dealing with ongoing operations while developing a strategic program

Providing flexibility to meet future needs

BLM’s Path Forward