USDA adds restrictions for REAP-funded solar projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is ceasing funding for internal programs spurring solar and wind construction on farmland. USDA Sec.
Implications of Zoning Ordinances for Rural Utility
Local zoning rules can significantly influence where large solar power projects can be built. In the Great Lakes region of the United States many rural
Solar and wind farms generate controversy but occupy
Local governments have imposed at least 2,600 restrictions on wind and solar power projects in their jurisdictions, with local opposition seeming to
Technical and Policy Changes Impacting Agrivoltaics Deployment in
Agrivoltaics could ease tensions between farmers and solar developers, and strengthen sustainability, but fragmented land-use laws remain a barrier. Rural communities in the United States
Restrictions and Barriers to Renewable Energy in Local Zoning
These restrictions can include permitting rooftop-mounted solar panel systems but not ground-mounted systems, or limiting system installations to certain property locations, such as a side yard or backyard.
State and Local Permitting Restrictions on Solar Energy Development
Like wind power, photovoltaic (PV) solar power has also been impacted by an increasing number of state and local ordinances that restrict where solar power may be deployed.
How we tallied local bans, limits on renewable energy
For each state, we created an overview of current and past state law on the placement and regulation of wind and solar power, and a list of counties
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.
Solar Energy Toolkit: The Federal and State Context
At the federal level, there are several key policies, programs, and regulations that impact the development of solar PV and other renewable
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