White House Announces Modernized Leasing Rule To Support Green Energy Development
WASHINGTON — The Biden Administration announced a new rule that reforms public land leasing to assist in the expansion of green energy production while protecting delicate ecosystems and communities.
Following is a statement from Bobby McEnaney, Director of Lands Conservation at NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council):
“This marks a pivotal shift towards fairness and efficiency in harnessing solar and wind resources on public lands. This adjustment will provide renewable energy development with several of the benefits afforded to oil and gas sectors. This rule is a significant stride toward environmentally responsible renewable energy development, balancing progress with planet care.”
NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council) is an international nonprofit environmental organization with more than 3 million members and online activists. Established in 1970, NRDC uses science, policy, law, and people power to confront the climate crisis, protect public health, and safeguard nature. NRDC has offices in New York City, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Bozeman, MT, Beijing and Delhi (an office of NRDC India Pvt. Ltd). Visit us at http://www.nrdc.org and follow us on Twitter @NRDC.