"Industry groups said the directive could create new delays and bottlenecks for renewable energy projects across the country."
"The Trump administration said on Thursday that it would apply new layers of political review to wind and solar projects, potentially creating hurdles for renewable energy developments across the country.
The Interior Department said in a memo that a wide range of agency actions related to approving new wind and solar power plants would now have to be reviewed by the office of Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, instead of by lower-level agency staff.
That includes more than 68 types of agency actions, including federal permits, environmental reviews, lease sales, site plans, wildlife impact assessments and numerous smaller decisions and consultations.
In a statement, the agency said that the move was aimed at “ending preferential treatment for unreliable, subsidy-dependent wind and solar energy.”"
Brad Plumer reports for the New York Times July 17, 2025.
SEE ALSO:
"Trump Adds New Level Of Scrutiny To Wind And Solar Projects" (Washington Post)
https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2025/07/17/wind-solar...
"Trump Administration To Subject Solar And Wind Projects To Elevated Review" (The Hill)
https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/5406550-trump-administrati...
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