Clean Energy and Renewable Portfolio Standards | State Climate Policy
A policy explainer that provides an overview of renewable portfolio standards, how they operate, and key design recommendations to drive renewable energy development.
Rural Energy for America Program Renewable Energy Systems
The program provides guaranteed loan financing and grant funding to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for renewable energy systems or to make energy efficiency improvements.
USDA & DOE Solar Energy and Farming Initiatives
Research examines the social, economic, and operational impacts of agrivoltaics on farmers, rural communities, and rural electric cooperatives. Learn more about DOE''s agrivoltaics research.
Clean Energy Policy | Center For Rural Affairs
Below you''ll find links to resources the Center has created that address specific issues related to clean energy and an interactive map highlighting clean energy work in rural communities.
Solar Energy Expansion and its Impacts on Rural Communities
Solar energy, which converts energy from the sun into thermal or electrical power, is rapidly expanding across America and the world. Solar energy can provide numerous benefits but,
Primer for Counties: Renewable Energy in Farm Country
Solar energy has traditionally flourished in the sunny Southwest, with states like Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas leading in deployment due to abundant solar resources and supportive policies.
16 Rural Electric Cooperatives Will Leverage $7.3 Billion in Federal
This work was made possible thanks in part to the support of the George B. Storer Foundation, which has sponsored the work of organizations helping rural electric cooperatives transition to reliable and
Rural Energy For America Program (REAP)
With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) has been provided over $2 billion for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvement
Policies and Regulations | US EPA
The continued growth of the distributed solar market has prompted electric utilities, regulators, and others to consider improvements to the interconnection processes. Below are
Energy Policy and Financing | State, Local, and Tribal Governments
Policies and programs aimed at protecting consumers who purchase solar products and services. Leveraging our market and project development expertise, NLR reduces the risks