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This report details the regulatory process and procedures for stakeholders to identify and develop compatible renewable energy sites without negatively impacting military operations. The presence of the military in the State of Utah provides significant economic benefits. As the population of Utah continues to grow, demands for energy will increase. Development of renewable energy is an important component of meeting that demand and achieving a diverse, energy portfolio to support sustainable economic outcomes for Utah. Renewable energy is not without its challenges. Current and emerging technologies in the field of renewable energy are working to overcome these challenges of production, storage and delivery of renewable energy. Stakeholders within the renewable energy sector are tasked with developing technologies to meet these demanding challenges for renewable energy projects in the State of Utah. Developers are also tasked with meeting regulations and requirements from multiple government agencies (federal, state, local, and tribal) as well as achieving compatibility with military testing, training and operations. This report provides a regulatory framework and is a culmination of information and data collected from many stakeholders over a two-year period. Associated with this report is an interactive ArcGIS map providing extensive data on renewable energy potential throughout the state and on potential conflicts with the military. Information about the process and procedures were collected from online surveys, personal interviews, stakeholder meetings, and data collected from individual stakeholders used to develop the interactive map. Stakeholders will now have access to information and procedures that are not commonly known by using both the final report and the interactive map to assist with the selection of a site for a renewable energy project.