Interior Department Tightens Regulations on Wind and Solar Projects
TL;DR
An Interior Department memo could significantly hinder the development of wind, solar, and battery storage projects in the U.S., drawing criticism from lawmakers and industry leaders who argue it adds unnecessary bureaucracy and political interference at a time when renewable energy is rapidly expanding and crucial for meeting rising energy demands.
- ‘Definitely playing favorites:’ Interior memo could strike dire blow to wind and solar projects Politico
- Trump targets solar and wind with tighter federal permitting in another blow to renewable industry CNBC
- Trump adds new level of scrutiny to wind and solar projects The Washington Post
- Interior Dept. to Put Wind and Solar Projects Through Stricter Political Review The New York Times
- Trump Orders New Red Tape for Wind and Solar on Federal Land Bloomberg
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