Eisenbeis, Ellen, authorFeltus, Brian, authorHoffer, Katherine Heriot, authorDilling, Lisa, authorDavidson, Brendan, authorEvans, Alexandra, authorCenter for the New Energy Economy, publisher2025-02-202025-02-202022-10https://hdl.handle.net/10217/240117Date taken from website.This research examined transmission siting authorities in 12 Western states to explore how existing law incorporates community consultation and evaluation of environmental impacts. The team at the Center for the New Energy Economy (CNEE) developed several recommendations that states might consider when amending existing policy to better avoid significant impacts to communities and the environment. We believe that effective policy design might also better avoid siting conflicts (including litigation), which can delay project completion and contribute to cost overrun. Our policy recommendations are grouped into three broad categories: Engage communities; Prioritize avoiding environmental impacts; and Require data sharing and inter-agency coordination.born digitalreportsengCopyright and other restrictions may apply. User is responsible for compliance with all applicable laws. For information about copyright law, please see https://libguides.colostate.edu/copyright.This information is free and open; however CNEE asks that if you use its information in any way that you cite the following: "Information obtained from the Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker, Colorado State University's Center for the New Energy Economy and Advanced Energy Economy."Energy policyRenewable energy sources -- Law and legislation -- West (U.S.)Text