Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Solar Easements

Program Overview


Category:
Regulatory Policy
Program Type:
Solar/Wind Access Policy
Implementing Sector:
State
State:
Georgia
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Solar Water Heat, Solar Space Heat, Solar Thermal Electric, Solar Thermal Process Heat, Solar Photovoltaics
Applicable Sectors:
Commercial, Industrial, Local Government, Nonprofit, Residential, Schools, State Government, Federal Government
Last Updated:
05/28/2020

Summary

In determining that the use of solar energy "can help reduce the nation's reliance upon imported fuels," Georgia encourages the development of solar-energy systems. Accordingly, under Georgia's Solar Easements Act of 1978, easements may be established to allow owners of solar-energy systems to negotiate for assurance of continued access to sunlight. Any easement must be created in writing and is subject to the same requirements as all other legal easements. The easement must contain:

  • A description of the airspace affected by the easement
  • Any terms and/or conditions under which the easement is granted or will be terminated

Authorities

NameEnacted DateEffective DateExpired Date
O.C.G.A. § 44-9-21 et seq.1978