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Permitting Poses Challenges To Renewable-Energy Projects

December 21, 2009 Media Coverage
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California Real Estate Journal
December 21, 2009
"Permitting Poses Challenges To Renewable-Energy Projects:
Despite California's leadership in sustainability, clean power developers face multiple regulatory hurdles"
Farella Braun + Martel partner David Lazerwitz was quoted on the complexities of the permitting and approval process for large-scale renewable-energy projects.

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