USDA Ending Loan Support for Solar Projects on
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Monday that the department would be cutting off subsidies for solar power projects on U.S.
USDA REAP Solar Grant Changes 2025: Who Still
USDA has changed REAP solar grant rules for 2025. Learn which farm & rural business projects still qualify for 50% grants + 30% tax credit.
USDA announces it will discontinue funding solar projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded billions in Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grants for solar projects. Secretary Brook
Policies and Regulations
We support standards for solar development on cropland that require strong land stewardship, as many developers already implement today. Wind and solar can coexist successfully
Rural Solar Development: Opportunities and Incentives in
While urban centers have dominated early clean energy adoption, rural communities across the U.S. are stepping into the spotlight in 2025. With ample land, strong solar potential, and new federal funding
Solar Energy Toolkit: The Federal and State Context Policies
At the federal level, there are several key policies, programs, and regulations that impact the development of solar PV and other renewable energy projects, influencing project procurement
Secretary Rollins Blocks Taxpayer Dollars for Solar
“We are no longer allowing businesses to use your taxpayer dollars to fund solar projects on prime American farmland, and we will no longer allow
As Federal Support for On-Farm Solar Declines, Is
As the federal policy on solar shifts, some states are increasingly exploring community solar programs that can include farms and rural
Harvesting the Sun–Twice: Agrivoltaics and Rural Land
A study by USA Today shows that over 3.5% of counties nationwide have started to limit or block the development of utility-scale solar projects within
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