The 1.89% decrease in Indiana farmland from 2010 to 2022 is primarily due to urban development encroaching on agricultural areas - not renewable energy projects.

Pennsylvania is rapidly expanding utility-scale solar development on agricultural land, balancing energy production, economic benefits for farmers, and long-term concerns about farmland preservation, agrivoltaics, and proper decommissioning amid growing demand for renewable energy.

Which is more sustainable, planting crops on fertile land, or adding more solar farms? The future may be a blend of both, with new regulations that support farmers and renewable energy projects.

A poll from rural Georgia and Ohio swing voters who are open to solar and wind projects, but skeptical about how they can personally benefit - with key insights for improving their outlook.

Discover the minimal impact of utility-scale solar installations on property values and equity concerns around population density and income governing the size and location of large-scale solar projects.

Solar-generated electricity is affordable, environmentally friendly, and positively impacts local economies with stable revenue for localities, and economic opportunities for landowners, with a commitment to responsible practices.

This article underscores the significance of solar photovoltaics (PV) in achieving a zero-carbon energy future in the United States, noting the growth in PV installations, but also highlighting challenges in the PV supply chain, the need for a circular economy approach, and the importance of policy and business models in addressing these issues.

Sheep-based agrivoltaic systems have many advantages such as being twice as land-use efficient as separate agriculture and PV, reducing global warming potential, and promoting sustainable land use for food and electricity production.

CohnReznick reviewed and analyzed published academic studies that specifically analyzed the impact of solar facilities on nearby property values.

This study examines how building large solar power projects in six U.S. states affects the prices of nearby homes

This study developed a model to predict the cost of energy for offshore wind farms and used data from New York State to test it.

This article analyzes solar in Georgia, highlighting the potential for a combination of utility-scale and rooftop solar to substantially reduce carbon emissions with significant social benefits.

An investigation of Large-Scale Solar (LSS) development in the United States, examining community concerns about environmental impacts, ecological disruptions, climate change concerns, and the rural-urban divide, ultimately calling for a redefined success paradigm centered on local values and sustained community support.

This article discusses the rapid growth of utility-scale solar PV capacity in the United States and the significance of solar decommissioning policies that are already in place in the Bureau of Land Management with their potential impacts on solar project development.

This ACP factsheet highlights how a solar facility may support healthy rural communities over generations. 

An adjacent property value impact report across Honolulu, HI, San Francisco, CA, Marion County, IN, Chisago County, MN, and Long Island, NY.

The Ohio University research team investigates how many jobs and how much money would be generated by utility-scale solar energy projects in Ohio.

Analysis of the Benefits and Impacts of the U.S. Renewable Portfolio Standards

PV solar power plays a critical role in reducing water consumption for electricity generation within the water-scarce Southwestern United States, and continued adoption can positively impact water scarcity issues.

Benton County, Indiana has over 500 wind turbines and a study was conducted to understand the community's acceptance of them. A survey was sent to 750 residents and key stakeholders were interviewed.

This study provides data on jobs, earnings, gross domestic product, and overall economic output supported by the Rush Creek Wind Farm in four rural counties in eastern Colorado.

This ACP factsheet dispels misinformation regarding wind turbines and microplastics.

Proof that Commercial wind projects do negatively impact residential home values by -11% on average, but only within 1 mile of the site and only temporarily during construction, returning to normal after operation begins.

This study reviews the organizations that support veteran cohorts with clean energy employment.

This study investigates where large solar installations are located, the housing and income characteristics of the surrounding areas, and if the installations affect nearby residential property values.

This article offers a comprehensive exploration of the multifaceted considerations in managing the end-of-performance period for photovoltaic (PV) systems, encompassing strategic planning, sustainability, regulatory compliance, tax complexities, and financial scenarios, emphasizing the importance of early planning and responsible practices in the PV industry.

A comprehensive set of principles and guidelines for the responsible planning, construction, and operation of solar energy facilities in North Carolina.

A demonstration for the feasibility of combining sheep grazing with solar energy production while maintaining efficiency and sustainability with similar results between solar and open pastures.

This study explores how creating pollinator habitats within utility-scale solar energy facilities in the United States could enhance insect pollinators and agricultural services, with particular economic benefits for crops like soybeans, almonds, and cranberries.

This study assesses the entire life cycle of large onshore wind turbines in the US, covering all stages from material acquisition to disposal.

In this case study, NWP examines what it can learn from reviewing the controversy surrounding the four-year debate over locating the first large-scale offshore wind farm in Nantucket Sound in Massachusetts.

This Siemens Wind case study addresses the critical barriers that need to be addressed in wind development.

An investigation on the widespread positive impact of wind energy on many rural communities across 9 states, ranging from economic stability to improved education funding and job creation.

This study explores the feasibility of using solar and wind energy to power agriculture in Texas, highlighting regions with high renewable energy potential and promoting sustainability while acknowledging the broader relevance of its methodology.

This poll showed a deep divide between Democrats and Republicans regarding their attribution of increasingly severe weather to climate change, regardless of their location.

This article assesses the technical and economic feasibility of transitioning rural municipalities in challenging climates to 100% renewable electricity systems, finding that it is both viable and cost-competitive, but hindered by existing policies, emphasizing the need for equitable energy solutions in regions with high electricity costs.

This report tracks domestic solar employment across all solar industry market sectors and across the supply chain, from residential solar installation to utility-scale construction, and from raw materials to finished products in 2020.

This study examines varying forms of support of wind power from the perspective of a county that leads Texas in installed capacity.

This study looks at the issue by talking to 60 people involved in farming, solar energy, and community and government organizations in California's San Joaquin Valley and San Francisco Bay Area. 

Debunked misinformation about the toxicity and waste of photovoltaic (PV) modules, pointing out unsubstantiated claims, and highlighting the solar industry's proactive efforts in circular strategies to promote sustainable development and to minimize waste.

A comprehensive study on opposition to wind energy projects in the US and Canada from 2000 to 2016, revealing regional disparities in opposition, demographic influences, and the relatively small number of individuals involved in protests while highlighting the environmental justice implications of such opposition.

The Economic Impact of Renewable Energy and Energy Storage in Rural Texas. 

This paper analyzes industry data and finds that wind power has stagnated due to restrictive property line setbacks in Ohio.

The following fact sheet outlines the three most compelling categories of renewables and property rights across land preservation, farming, and economic benefits as outlined by the Clean Grid Alliance.

A study that shows the metrics priving there are no adverse market impacts on residential property values across Texas when solar developments are constructed nearby.