Tim Pawlenty
Coverage of Tim Pawlenty in the Nexus archive.
- Solar has minimal impact on NC farmland, new study shows
A study by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) finds solar projects in North Carolina occupy 0.24% of prime farmland, less than suburban development (0.87%) and golf courses (0.28%). Nationally, solar uses 0.04% of U.S. land, with California having the highest overlap at 0.43%. The study refutes claims that solar is displacing agriculture, noting projects prioritize grid proximity over farmland.
- New top US solar lobbyist sees a ‘golden age’ under Trump
Tim Pawlenty, a Republican former governor of Minnesota and current president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association, claims the Trump administration is overseeing a 'golden age of solar' despite policy rollbacks. Solar with batteries remains the fastest-growing energy source, but tax credits for large-scale systems will expire by 2024, prompting calls for permitting reform and sustained manufacturing incentives.