Many policies that advance the growth of solar energy are established at the state level. This can include state tax incentives for solar, which provide an additional tax benefit on top of the federal ITC. Other state policies, discussed below, can include:
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), an independent agency that regulates power markets. The Solar Energy Technologies Office, which oversees the solar-related programs and activities at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). The U. S. Energy Information Administration, which provides comprehensive data on U.S. energy markets.
The U.S. solar industry is facing major policy changes in April 2025. The Trump Administration has enforced new tariffs, the EPA is rolling back climate initiatives, and Congress is debating the future of clean energy tax credits. These changes will significantly impact solar developers, manufacturers, and consumers.
Each quarter, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory conducts the Quarterly Solar Industry Update, a presentation of technical trends within the solar industry.
Electricity generation by the U.S. electric power sector totaled about 4,260 billion kilowatthours (BkWh) in 2025. In our latest Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), we expect U.S.
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.
— 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
This page describes the patchwork of federal, state, and local policies and regulations pertaining to renewable energy systems that impact project development.
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
In our US solar market insight Q2 2025 report, created in collaboration with the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), we dive into the federal policy headwinds and trade-action
Explore key U.S. solar policy changes from May 2024, including state-level reforms, federal shifts, and trade updates impacting the industry.
The new tax law, commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, rolled back many clean energy tax credits and imposed new restrictions, pressuring early-stage wind and solar pipelines.
Each quarter, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory conducts the Quarterly Solar Industry Update, a presentation of technical trends within the solar industry.
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
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