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.
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:
Solar Interconnection Standards & Policies - Systems that connect to the electric grid are often affected by state and local interconnection standards. Understanding Electricity Market Frameworks & Policies - Understand market structures and how they may impact your project development.
The U. S. Energy Information Administration, which provides comprehensive data on U.S. energy markets. The Solar Investment Tax Credit (ITC) is a federal tax incentive first enacted into law in 2005 to encourage the deployment of solar energy (and other clean energy technologies) in the United States.
New US regulations for grid-tied inverters are set to take effect in January 2026, impacting manufacturers, installers, and consumers by introducing enhanced safety, cybersecurity, and grid
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.
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
New FEOC (Foreign Entity of Concern) rules begin in 2026, impacting eligibility for credits—choose U.S.-based installers and equipment. Installers are experiencing 3–4 month
Smart inverters enable more solar on distribution circuits. The Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC) has launched a spreadsheet tracker and map showing that eight states and
This page describes the patchwork of federal, state, and local policies and regulations pertaining to renewable energy systems that impact project development.
From revised federal guidance on the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to state battles over net metering and renewable standards, these updates will shape the trajectory of solar deployment
Explore the latest U.S. solar policy changes in Sept 2025, from ITC rules to tariffs and state programs. See how they impact solar developers and markets.
On November 17, 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) that focuses on reliability issues related to the growth of
State Solar Carve-Out ProgramsSolar Interconnection Standards & PoliciesUnderstanding Electricity Market Frameworks & PoliciesInterconnection standards define how a distributed generation system, such as solar photovoltaics (PVs), can connect to the grid. In some areas of the United States, the interconnection process lacks consistent parameters and procedures for connecting to the grid or is unnecessarily complex. This drives up costs and causes delays, which can be sign...See more on epa.govFERC
On November 17, 2022, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC or Commission) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NOPR) that focuses on
California''s NEM 3.0 slashed export credit rates by ~75%, leading to a steep decline in installations. States like Nevada, Idaho, Maryland, Texas, and Illinois are implementing successor
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