Energy & Environment — USDA cutting off support for renewables

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  Agriculture seeks to stop funding solar, wind The Agriculture Department is curtailing its support for solar and wind energy on farmlands. © Greg Nash In a Monday post on the social media platform X, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said the department "will no longer deploy programs to fund solar or wind projects on productive farmland, ending massive taxpayer handouts."   The department said Tuesday that wind and solar projects would no longer be eligible for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) business and industry loan guarantees.   It also said it would put restrictions on projects that receive funding through the Rural Energy for America Program.   Specifically, larger solar projects — those with a capacity of more than 50 kilowatts — will not be eligible.   The moves come on the heels of other administration efforts to hamper renewable energy.   Read more at TheHill.com. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, I'm Rachel Frazin  — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: California regulators back moves to boost zero-emissions vehicles as feds take on state's standards California regulators on Tuesday vowed to strengthen their commitment to slashing harmful vehicular emissions as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to overturn the state's pollution policies.  Full Story Trump administration restores public spending data after legal fight The Trump administration restored a public database that showed how funding is apportioned to federal agencies following a recent order by a federal appeals court.   Full Story Burchett: Putin realizes we can 'shut him down with our energy capabilities' Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin realizes the United States can "shut him down with our energy capabilities" amid a push from the Trump administration for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine.  Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: Trump Energy secretary: 'We're going to get blamed' for rising power prices — but they're Democrats' fault (Politico) Appeals court blocks Oak Flat land swap, giving copper mine opponents a late reprieve (The Arizona Republic) What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Newsom account knocks Dana Perino over criticism of posts: 'They still don't get it' A social media account run by the press office of California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) knocked Fox News anchor Dana Perino after she criticized the Democrat’s press strategy. Read more Virginia governor's race narrows in new poll Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger's (D-Va.) lead over Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) in the state’s gubernatorial race is narrowing, according to polling from Roanoke College.  Read more   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2025 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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