Bureau of Land Management
Solar Energy Permitting and Program Resources
The Approved Record of Decision for Resource Management Plan Amendments for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development was issued on December 20th, 2024 — details are available on the BLM's Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development PEIS/RMPA webpage. Relevant information on the 2024 Western Solar Plan and the BLM's Renewable Energy Rule issued in July 2024, is in the process of being updated on this website.
The successful bidder will receive a right‑of‑way (ROW) lease following the auction. The BLM will confirm that the plan of development aligns with the pre-approved parameters of the designated leasing area (DLA) parcel. For example, the BLM will ensure that the lessee is using the appropriate technology and avoiding exclusion areas, among other parameters. Permission to begin construction is subject to terms and conditions and is granted through a Notice to Proceed.