States have mounted an unprecedented push to reshape renewable siting rules in 2025, with more than 300 bills introduced across 47 states. (Latitude Media)
By the numbers: 49% of bills aimed to restrict clean energy siting through setbacks, zoning rules, or added approvals. Just 22% tried to ease deployment, while the rest made minor procedural tweaks.
What passed: Only 39 bills became law, all in states where one party controls the House, Senate, and governor’s office. GOP-led states like Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana tightened siting rules, while Indiana, Ohio, and Oregon advanced more permissive policies.
Looking ahead: 2026 debates are expected to focus on states facing new data center demand including Pennsylvania, Virginia, Indiana, and Louisiana.
