Renewable energy is boosting agricultural innovation, with farmers and ranchers finding new ways to integrate solar power into their operations. Huwa Enterprises, based in Keenesburg, Colorado, is taking a unique approach by combining solar panels with cattle grazing.

Around 1,300 residents call Logan, Iowa, home. One mainstay that helps keep the small, rural town vibrant is its local grocery store. Dion Pit has owned and operated Logan Super Foods for more than 30 years, ensuring the store serves its customers and the community. Logan Super Foods is a local hub where community members gather and socialize. Its deli counter also offers hot lunches and serves around 60 customers a day.

Despite record-high wind and solar generation, the U.S. renewable energy sector faces uncertainty. Tariffs and potential repeals of federal funding are creating roadblocks to the further buildout of energy projects.