Co-Location Energy Act authorizes renewable energy projects on existing federal leased areas.
The Co-Location Energy Act allows the Secretary of the Interior to authorize renewable energy projects on existing federal leased areas, including solar and wind energy systems. The Secretary can issue permits for these projects only if the leaseholder consents. The Act also requires the Secretary to evaluate whether these actions are categorically excluded from environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act.
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