Renewables Rent Hike? Solar and Wind Fees Revised
Published Date: 8/1/2025
Rule
Summary
The Department of the Interior is updating rules for solar and wind energy projects on public lands to follow the new 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' passed on July 4, 2025. These changes affect companies renting land for clean energy, adjusting how much they pay in rent and fees. The updates kick in soon, aiming to make renewable energy growth fairer and more affordable.
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BLM changes rent and capacity fees
If your company rents Public Lands for solar or wind projects, the Bureau of Land Management is changing the 'acreage rent rate' and the 'capacity fee' to implement the One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacted on July 4, 2025. These changes will alter how much companies pay in rent and fees for clean energy projects on public lands.
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