US EditionTrump administration order requires interior secretary to sign off on all wind and solar projects
UNITED STATES, JUL 18 – Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s order imposes personal review on all federal solar and wind projects, affecting about 10% of new solar capacity on federal lands, aiming to end subsidy reliance.
- On July 7, 2025, President Donald Trump issued an executive order mandating that Interior Secretary Doug Burgum must personally oversee and approve all wind and solar initiatives proposed on public lands and offshore areas managed by the federal government.
- This order followed the July 4 tax-cut and spending bill that phased out key tax incentives for wind and solar while supporting fossil fuels, as part of efforts to dismantle Biden-era clean energy policies.
- The directive imposes elevated reviews on leases, rights-of-way, and construction plans for renewable projects covering millions of acres to end preferential treatment for subsidized and unreliable wind and solar energy.
- Around 10% of new solar projects currently being developed are located on federal lands, but critics warn that added regulatory hurdles could cause delays or cancellations, potentially impeding growth at a time when energy demand from AI data centers is increasing.
- The order and legislation suggest a shift toward promoting coal, natural gas, and nuclear power, potentially impacting renewable energy expansion and Americans' utility costs according to opposing political and industry voices.
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Trump officials quietly tighten control over renewable energy projects on public lands
The U.S. Interior Department now requires wind and solar projects on federal land to receive personal approval from Secretary Doug Burgum, a move that could delay clean energy development across millions of acres.Josh Siegel and Zack Colman report for POLITICO.In short:A leaked memo shows Interior Secretary Doug Burgum must personally review all federal decisions related to wind and solar energy projects, covering every stage from planning to pe…
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum must personally approve all wind and solar projects, a new order says
Clean-energy advocates say the action could hamstring projects that need to be underway quickly to qualify for federal tax credits that are set to expire soon.
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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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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