The Department of Defense has reportedly ceased sign-offs on wind energy applications, effectively freezing a process that typically requires FAA approval for structures exceeding 200 feet. According to the American Clean Power Association, these indiscriminate refusals impact projects regardless of their proximity to military radar or operational sites. This administrative maneuver arrives after a series of legal setbacks for the administration, including overruled stop-work orders and unconstitutional executive actions aimed at the renewable sector.
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Trump Administration Effectively Halts New Onshore Wind Projects
The Trump administration is blocking approximately 250 onshore wind energy projects across more than 30 states by leveraging the Department of Defense to stall Federal Aviation Administration approvals. The move creates a functional ban on new wind development that could have otherwise powered 15 million American homes.
Industry observers and lawmakers suggest this strategy aims to bypass the judicial system by using internal regulatory levers. The blockade arrives during a period of high energy costs and ongoing congressional negotiations over permitting reform. Critics, including Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, argue the policy forces reliance on fossil fuels, directly benefiting the administration’s industry donors while increasing electricity bills for consumers.
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