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USDA makes it harder for farmers to get solar grants
Original: The USDA just made it way harder for farmers to get grants for solar https:// slrpnk.net/post/43404462
The US Department of Agriculture has reportedly tightened access to federal grant programs that help farmers install solar power. The change, highlighted by energy and climate commentators online, would make it more difficult for agricultural producers to fund renewable energy projects through USDA support, drawing criticism from clean energy advocates concerned about slowed rural solar adoption.
Why now: A federal policy change affecting rural renewable energy funding is drawing fresh attention amid ongoing debate over US clean energy support.
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