Solar Energy Zones

View maps and information about the 17 proposed solar energy zones (SEZs) being carried forward with publication of the Supplement to the Draft Solar PEIS. These are the current priority development areas for utility-scale solar energy facilities in the Solar Energy Development Programmatic EIS (PEIS).

The map below shows the location of 17 proposed SEZs, analyzed as priority development areas for utility-scale solar energy facilities under the two BLM action alternatives in the PEIS. Click the sun icons or labels in the map or follow the links below the map to learn more about each SEZ.

Under the BLM's modified solar energy development program alternative (modified program alternative), 17 areas would be identified as SEZs. An SEZ is defined by the BLM as an area with few impediments to utility-scale production of solar energy where BLM would prioritize solar energy and associated transmission infrastructure development. Under the modified SEZ alternative, only the lands within the proposed SEZs would be available for right-of-way application. A discussion of the criteria used to identify SEZs is provided in Chapter 2 of the Draft Solar PEIS. Modifications to the originally proposed SEZs are described in Appendix C of the Supplement to the Draft Solar PEIS, and SEZs dropped from further consideration are described in Appendix B of the Supplement.

Interactive Panoramas

Interactive Panoramas of the proposed SEZs are available for viewing in a Web browser. The panoramas allow users to navigate a virtual view of locations within each of the proposed SEZs.