Small Renewable Energy Permit-by-Rule (PBR) Status Report

An Excel spreadsheet listing the current status all small renewable energy PBR projects is available for download. Disclaimer: Construction Commenced and Commercial Operation Commenced dates are included in the spreadsheet when this information is provided to DEQ.

Notices of Intent

As early in the project development process as practicable, the applicant is required to submit a notice of intent (NOI) to the department, indicating the intent to submit the necessary documentation for a permit by rule for a small renewable energy project. NOIs received by DEQ are published in the Virginia Register and posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. Notices on Town Hall are posted for 30 days on the Townhall General Notices page under the Board, Department of Environmental Quality. After the initial 30 days, the notices are moved to the archived notices page.

Applications in Review

A list of the small renewable energy PBR applications currently under review can be viewed on the small renewable energy PBR projects Excel spreadsheet.  

Issued PBRs

To obtain a list of small renewable energy projects that have met all the requirements for a permit by rule under 9VAC15-40 (wind) or 9VAC15-60 (solar) or 9VAC15-100 (energy storage), or to obtain a copy of an issued permit, please contact Susan Tripp at (804) 664-3470.

If you have any questions or require further information regarding DEQ's Renewable Energy Program, please contact Susan Tripp at (804) 664-3470.

Geospatial Data

To access the Renewable Energy GIS data layers, acknowledge and agree to the disclaimer below. This will launch DEQ's Environmental Data Mapper Program.