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Trump adds new level of scrutiny to wind and solar projects
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – The order aims to end subsidies for unreliable wind and solar projects on federal lands, affecting about 10% of new solar capacity, according to Wood Mackenzie analysts.
- On Thursday, the U.S. Department of the Interior announced that all federal wind and solar projects must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, who is authorized to conduct elevated review of leases, rights-of-way, construction and operational plans, grants, and biological opinions.
- Earlier this month, Trump issued an executive order on July 7, aligning with directives under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
- Data from Wood Mackenzie show about 10% of new solar capacity is on federal lands, with analyst Sylvia Leyva Martínez noting potential project delays.
- Clean-Energy advocates warn the order could hamstring projects needing to qualify for tax credits expiring under the July 4 bill, said the American Clean Power Association.
- Republicans argue the law supports traditional energy production for grid reliability, and Interior Department leadership will now conduct elevated reviews of all project decisions, impacting long-term energy policies.
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The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on Thursday that all solar and wind projects requiring federal permits will face tighter scrutiny by the Administration of President Donald Trump, detailing that the Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, will henceforth have the final decision on whether such projects will be able to advance on the land owned by the government.Read more]]>
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All wind and solar energy projects to be personally approved by US Interior Secretary
All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum under a new order that authorizes him to conduct “elevated review” of activities ranging from leases to rights of way, construction and operational plans, grants and biological opinions.
Secretary Burgum Must Personally Approve All Renewable Energy Projects On Federal Lands - CleanTechnica
The US Department of the Interior has issued a directive requiring personal approval from Secretary Doug Burgum for all wind and solar energy projects on federal lands and waters. The order introduces heightened scrutiny to dozens of actions involved in developing renewable energy infrastructure, including leases, rights-of-way, and construction authorizations. The ... [continued] The post Secretary Burgum Must Personally Approve All Renewable E…
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