“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 solar panels manufactured by foreign
Solar projects will no longer qualify for the USDA Development Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan program. Perhaps more importantly, the USDA will now limit the size of solar
USDA has changed REAP solar grant rules for 2025. Learn which farm & rural business projects still qualify for 50% grants + 30% tax credit.
The United States Department of Agriculture''s (USDA) Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBCS) has issued a new policy directive that emphasizes portfolio stewardship and
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA), headquartered in Washington, D.C. and responsible for agriculture and rural development, has introduced new restrictions under the Rural
View the project announcements below for full details regarding awardees for the New ERA and PACE programs, as well as more details on Rural Development''s public portal.
The USDA''s recent changes to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), including restrictions on solar project size and potential bans on imported solar technology, have created major
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
Programs like REAP are helping spread renewable energy resources beyond single-family rooftops to broader rural communities. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
In early 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) held American Farms, Rural Benefits virtual listening sessions to better understand the impact of
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