Interior Dept. to Put Wind and Solar Projects Through Stricter
Industry groups said the move threatened to hinder the construction of wind power and solar power, which have recently been among the fastest-growing sources of electricity in
Federal agencies have recently issued a barrage of restrictions that could halt construction of solar and wind farms on public and private lands. The Vineyard Wind project off Martha's Vineyard, Mass. The Interior Department has ordered its lawyers to review some projects that have already been approved. Randi Baird for The New York Times
However, the Executive Order appears to reintroduce uncertainty for solar and wind project developers regarding whether their projects will continue to be eligible for tax credits.
Wind turbines operate at a wind farm near solar panels near Palm Springs, California, on March 6, 2024. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration will not approve solar or wind power projects, even as electricity demand is outpacing the supply in some parts of the U.S.
Under the OBBBA, solar and wind projects are provided a safe harbor from new FEOC restrictions on use of Chinese equipment if the project begins construction by December 31, 2025.
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