More Than 150 Wind Projects Stall as Pentagon Delays Reviews
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- The Trump administration is delaying military reviews for over 150 onshore wind farm projects across the U.S., effectively blocking their development due to national security concerns.
- These delays mark an escalation in President Trump's opposition to wind power, with previous attempts to hinder wind energy projects having been overturned by courts.
- The Pentagon's review process, once routine to ensure turbines do not interfere with military radar or flight paths, has recently stalled, with some developer meetings canceled.
- The affected wind projects would have a combined capacity of about 30 gigawatts, enough to supply electricity to millions of homes, highlighting the potential impact on renewable energy growth.
- The Pentagon stated it is conducting thorough evaluations to balance renewable energy development with national security and military operational readiness, acknowledging the complexity and time required for interagency coordination.
