Trump administration cites national security in stalling 165 wind farms
Summary
The Trump administration is delaying approval for about 165 onshore wind farm projects on private land, citing national security concerns related to military radar interference. This move affects projects at various stages and marks an increased effort by President Trump to limit wind energy development in the US.Key Facts
- The Department of Defense (DoD) has stalled approvals for approximately 165 onshore wind farms on private land.
- Wind farms need DoD approval to ensure they do not disrupt military radar systems.
- Normally, the approval process takes a few days and involves updating radar filters to detect windmills.
- Since August 2025, developers have faced delays, canceled meetings, and stopped processing of applications by the DoD.
- These projects could generate around 30 gigawatts of power, enough for 15 million homes.
- The administration is reviewing its process for evaluating how energy projects affect national security.
- President Donald Trump has expressed strong opposition to wind energy, calling windmills the “worst form of energy” and aiming to stop new windmills.
- The administration has also tried to block offshore wind projects and has made deals favoring fossil fuel investments.
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