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1 Aug 2025

🌞New BLM Regulations Impacting Solar and Wind Energy Projects

Revisions to the Regulations Regarding Intermittent Energy

Summary

The Department of the Interior (Department) is amending the BLM rules governing acreage rent rate and capacity fee for solar and wind energy generation on Public Lands to effectuate changes required by the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" (OBBB) enacted on July 4, 2025.

Agencies

  • Interior Department
  • Land Management Bureau

Business Impact ?

$$$ - High

The regulatory changes directly impact solar and wind energy businesses by amending rent rates and capacity fees based on specific statutory formulas. This requires compliance from businesses operating in these sectors, affecting their financial planning and budgeting.

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