Opt-In Certification is a process that allows certain clean energy development projects to choose a consolidated state permitting option. Only specified non-fossil-fuel power plants, energy storage projects, and related manufacturing and assembly facilities can apply for Opt-In Certification. With certain exceptions, environmental review must be completed no later than 270 days after an application is deemed complete. There are a series of milestones along this timeline each project must complete. This dashboard provides information about each Opt-In project and the status of each milestone.

  1. Click on the Projects tab to view an interactive map on Opt-in Projects.
  2. Click on a project in the table to zoom in and learn more.
  3. Use the Filter Widget to filter projects as needed.
  4. Use the blue button to filter projects based on political jurisdictions.
  5. Click on the Milestones tab to view detailed information on a project's milestones.

References
Power Plant Listing
Opt-In Certification Program

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