The Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program was established in 2023 to expand the decision-making capacity and expertise of state, local, and Tribal governments around large-scale renewable energy planning, siting, and permitting. Through funding, technical assistance (TA), and peer-to-peer information sharing, R-STEP supports state-based collaboratives in developing programs or initiatives that serve as a resource to local communities.

R-STEP is currently supporting twelve collaboratives working in thirteen states. Each collaborative received up to $2M in funding to improve renewable energy planning, siting, and permitting within their state. Collaborative activities include evaluation of community perceptions and priorities through surveys and listening sessions, development of guidebooks and fact sheets on priority LSRE siting topics, development of websites or resource hubs to facilitate access to technical information, technical assistance and training for local and Tribal government officials, workshops and webinars to educate and disseminate science-based information, and other activities.

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