1. Interior Secretary Now Reviewing All Federal-Area Solar Projects
A recent directive requires Secretary Doug Burgum to personally sign off on every solar (and wind) project on federal land or waters Clean Energy Experts+3biscred+3Power Solar+3The Washington Post+2AP News+2AP News+2.
What this means: Projects face weeks or even months of added review—delaying timelines and risking eligibility for tax credits.
How Solar Law Firm can help:
- Speed up NEPA/ESA compliance and approvals
- Secure expedited administrative appeals
- Draft robust permitting contracts that protect against regulatory delays
Pro Tip: Include “approval timeline” or “step-in rights” clauses to allow client flexibility if delays arise.
2. Senate Budget Bill Slashes Clean-Energy Tax Credits
A new GOP budget rider drastically cuts federal incentives—ending the 30% residential solar credit by year-end and tightening deadlines for utility-scale projects AP NewsFinancial TimesAP News.
What this means:
- Homeowners installing later this year may lose business-critical savings
- Developers must start utility-scale builds sooner or forfeit tax equity for projects after 2027
How Solar Law Firm can help:
- Restructure contracts to incentivize early construction starts
- Advise on project phases to qualify under new deadlines
- Audit clients’ tax equity and PPA agreements to ensure compliance
Make clear on your site: “We help you secure solar tax credits before they disappear—call us for a compliance checklist.”
3. Module Prices Up 12%—Tariffs & Trade Risk Explode
New tariffs targeting Southeast Asia imports have spiked module costs ~12% AP News+1Wikipedia+1The Washington Post. Domestic producers now seek even more duties on imports from India, Indonesia, and Laos.
What this means: Suppliers and developers face rising EPC costs and supply uncertainty.
How Solar Law Firm can help:
- Negotiate tariff-passing clauses in EPC and equipment contracts
- Counsel on sourcing strategies and Section 301/201 compliance
- Mitigate financial exposure through “price escalation” protections
4. Sol Systems Scores $675M Credit but Tax Pressure Builds
Sol Systems has locked in $675M in construction and tax-equity financing for 500 MW of solar/storage projects AP News+4Financial Times+4AP News+4pearllemonleadsusa.comadsurdly.comSEIA+7The Wall Street Journal+7time.com+7. But accelerated tax credit timelines and approval bottlenecks threaten time-sensitive deployments.
How Solar Law Firm can help:
- Structure financing documents to adapt to shifting credit windows
- Ensure interconnection and delivery agreements align with revised schedules
5. Sunnova Bankruptcy Shows Industry Vulnerability
Despite early success, residential provider Sunnova collapsed under $8.9B in debt—cautioning against aggressive, subsidy-dependent growth Financial Timestime.com+1expressnews.com+1houstonchronicle.com.
How Solar Law Firm can help:
- Conduct contract risk reviews to protect against vendor insolvency
- Assess performance bonds and escrow mechanisms
- Offer consumer-recovery legal plans for homeowners caught in defaults
Why Your Next Call Should Be With Solar Law Firm
1. Stop Missed Deadlines (and Credits). We craft smart contracts and proactive compliance plans to shield you from evolving timelines and federal oversight.
2. Tame Tariff Effects. We insert clauses that transfer pricing risk and negotiate favorable sourcing terms.
3. Get Financing Deals That Stand Up. Our tax-advantage structures and flexible PPA timelines maximize credit capture.
4. Save Projects from Zoning & Permit Delays. From federal lands to local communities, we guide you through appeals and regulatory obstacles.
5. Future-Proof Against Insolvency. We conduct vendor audits, strengthen contract protections, and advise clients preemptively.
