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US solar energy growth to slow as Washington priorities shift

In May 2025, Governor Mike DeWine approved a "tech neutral" law aimed at increasing the development of gas and nuclear facilities in Ohio while also promoting clean energy initiatives.
The bill responds to past restrictions by enabling solar projects on brownfields and former mines, offering up to $10 million grants and tax exemptions to encourage use of unused land.
Although 34 counties have prohibited new solar developments partly due to concerns over farmland use, local authorities retain the ability to prevent projects from moving forward prior to the permitting stage, highlighting persistent obstacles for solar developers.
Michael Benson called the law “just smart economic development,” and Rebecca Mellino described it as “a huge opportunity,” while Ohio holds over 600,000 acres suitable for renewable energy.
The law's changes may boost clean energy microgrids but broader U.S. solar growth faces declines due to tariffs and possible federal tax credit rollbacks, risking job losses and higher energy costs.

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