US restarts solar, storage permitting but agency gaps hit projects
In March, the DOI''s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) resumed its review of solar, storage and geothermal applications, a BLM spokesperson told Reuters Events. Wind
''Final nail:'' Trump administration memo could strike fatal blow to wind
As POLITICO first reported on Wednesday, the Interior Department issued a directive requiring Secretary Doug Burgum''s personal approval for even the most routine
Trump Slams the Brakes on US Wind and Solar Growth
A short path still exists for wind and solar projects to access these credits, but it will not be an easy road ahead for most developers. BloombergNEF''s revised outlook now
Interior Secretary Burgum Must Personally Approve All Wind and Solar
WASHINGTON (AP) — All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum under a new order
Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity
In 2025, capacity growth from battery storage could set a record as we expect 18.2 GW of utility-scale battery storage to be added to the grid. U.S. battery storage already achieved record
Federal agency halts approval of new renewable projects
As climate change continues to be a pressing issue, understanding the factors behind this decision is crucial for stakeholders at every level. The Army Corps of Engineers
Regulatory Brief: Essential Updates for Wind and Solar
In July 2025, a wave of new federal actions altered the review and approval process for wind and solar projects across the U.S., which have introduced likely delays, uncertainty, and risk.
Trump says U.S. will not approve solar or wind power projects
President Donald Trump said the U.S. will not approve wind or solar power projects. Trump has tightened federal permitting for renewables with Interior Secretary Doug
Interior Dept. to Put Wind and Solar Projects Through Stricter
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
US restarts solar, storage permitting but agency
In March, the DOI''s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) resumed its review of solar, storage and geothermal applications, a BLM
Federal Renewable Energy Permitting Overhaul: What Executive
In response, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) issued guidance on July 15, 2025, mandating that all wind and solar energy projects now require direct approval from the