The generation and transmission of renewable energy includes utility-scale solar, wind, geothermal, and off-shore wind technologies and hydroelectricity. Many authorized and proposed projects to increase renewable energy resources are close to units of the National Park System and other special status areas under NPS administration, such as national trails and historic sites.
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy and our National Parks
Learn about the work of protecting nation park resources and values from potentially damaging utility scale renewable energy development.