The Energy Act of 2020 authorized the BLM to reduce acreage rents and capacity fees to promote wind and solar development, which the BLM initially implemented through guidance in 2022.
Explore key U.S. solar policy changes from May 2024, including state-level reforms, federal shifts, and trade updates impacting the industry.
A new policy requiring the Interior secretary to approve all aspects of solar and wind project permitting has opened the floodgates for critics who say it''s the clearest signal yet that green energy is not
In June 2023, BLM published a proposed rule intended to “facilitate responsible solar and wind energy development on public lands managed by the BLM” within the existing framework created by FLPMA.
This page describes the patchwork of federal, state, and local policies and regulations pertaining to renewable energy systems that impact project development.
The extra layer of scrutiny for wind and solar contrasts with actions by the Trump administration to make it easier and cheaper for companies to produce oil, coal, gas and nuclear power.
With an ambitious target of generating 40% of the nation''s electricity from solar sources by 2035, the law establishes unprecedented tax credits for solar installations, streamlines permitting processes, and
— Today the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) is unveiling a new policy agenda that details the critical actions that local, state, and federal leaders must take to strengthen the reliability of
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 options,
We will no longer allow foreign-made solar panels or inefficient energy projects to undermine our national security. We are prioritizing reliable power sources, reducing costs, and preserving more land for
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