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The Department of the Interior has approved the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) decision to allow a right-of-way for the Jove Solar Project in La Paz County, Arizona. This project involves building a large solar power facility on nearly 3,500 acres of public land, aiming to generate at least 600 megawatts of electricity with up to 1.2 million solar panels. The decision is part of an effort to efficiently utilize public lands for renewable energy and complies with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act. The Record of Decision was signed on January 3, 2025, and this approval cannot be appealed.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has assessed that its proposed rule to implement consumer protections for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing will not have a significant impact on the environment. PACE loans help finance home improvements like solar panels and energy efficiency projects. The proposed rule would require lenders to ensure borrowers can repay these loans, potentially reducing the number of loans issued. While some argue this could limit environmental benefits from such projects, the CFPB found the rule's effect on the environment would be minimal and does not necessitate a more extensive environmental review.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a Notice of Inquiry seeking public comments on how to handle the accounting and reporting of certain renewable energy assets like solar and wind within the Uniform System of Accounts. They are considering creating new accounts specifically for these kinds of energy sources and are also looking at how these changes could affect utility rates. Additionally, the Commission is evaluating how to properly record renewable energy credits, similar to how sulfur dioxide allowances are tracked. Comments on these proposals are sought to help in making informed decisions.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission received several filings related to accounting requests, electric corporate transactions, and changes in the status of electricity generators. Southern California Edison requested approval to exclude certain short-term debt from its construction financing rate. Various companies submitted applications for authorization under the Federal Power Act, and multiple companies, including Regis Carrizo Springs LLC and Regis Escondido LLC, filed for self-certification as exempt wholesale generators. Additionally, a wide range of solar and wind energy companies reported non-material changes in their status. Comments on these filings are due by specific dates in February 2025, as detailed in the document.

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has announced that 1,920 acres of public land in Millard County, Utah, are set aside for the Neptune Solar Project. This land is segregated to prevent other uses under public land laws or the Mining Law of 1872, but is still available for leasing under the mineral and geothermal laws. The segregation will last for up to two years, during which the BLM will consider the right-of-way application for solar energy development. The goal is to manage the area effectively while decisions are made about the renewable energy project.