Georgia Solar Easement Laws

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Regulatory Policy
State: Georgia
Incentive Type: Solar/Wind Access Policy
Eligible Renewable/Other 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

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

Name O.C.G.A. § 44-9-21 et seq.
Date Enacted 1978
Effective Date Not Specified

Contact

Georgia Environmental Finance Authority

 

Address:
47 Trinity Ave SW, Fifth Floor
Atlanta, GA 30334
Phone:
(404) 584-1000