Policies and Regulations | US EPA
This page describes the patchwork of federal, state, and local policies and regulations pertaining to renewable energy systems that impact project development.
This page describes the patchwork of federal, state, and local policies and regulations pertaining to renewable energy systems that impact project development.
— Today the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released final rules making important amendments to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and implementing the 2023
Explore key U.S. solar policy changes from May 2024, including state-level reforms, federal shifts, and trade updates impacting the industry.
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
The Environmental Protection Agency has terminated $7 billion in funding for solar programs approved under the Biden administration, including projects for nearly 1 million households in low-income
The paper emphasizes the importance of widespread strategy frameworks that not only encourage solar adoption but also discusses broader energy system dependencies. This study
Ground-based, utility-scale solar panel installations used for electricity generation of 1 MW or greater are commonly referred to as ''solar farms'' (US Energy Information Administration, 2020).
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
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is amending DOE''s list of categories of projects which, because they typically do not have significant environmental impacts,
Stay updated on the latest U.S. solar policy changes, including new tariffs, clean energy tax credits, and EPA rollbacks. Learn how these shifts impact the solar industry in April 2025.
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