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For over a decade, the Board of Supervisors has considered ways to promote local renewable energy sources. (Shutterstock)
SAN DIEGO COUNTY, CA A plan to streamline the environmental review process for energy projects in unincorporated areas was unanimously approved Wednesday by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors.
The goal is to simplify and enhance current site plan and design reviews, project development requirements, and permit streamlining opportunities to reduce renewable energy project development barriers, according to the board.
According to a county Planning & Development Services presentation, increasing the number of renewable projects in San Diego County including solar panels and wind turbines could increase energy supply, create over 40,000 jobs, and reduce energy consumption through incentives like weather- proofing.