POLITICO Energy Inside the Trump administration’s latest move to stunt wind and solar projects
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Jul 18, 2025 The podcast reveals a significant policy shift by the Trump administration that could stifle wind and solar projects on federal lands. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum must now approve all permits, raising concerns about regulatory delays. Clean energy advocates warn this move undermines renewable initiatives, while some Republican senators express frustration over the new restrictions. Additionally, discussions include Joe Manchin's interactions with the Biden administration and Trump's nomination of David Lissert to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, highlighting shifts in energy policy.
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New Permit Sign-off Bottleneck
- Interior Secretary Doug Burgum must personally sign off on all permits for wind and solar projects on federal lands.
- This move could dramatically slow clean energy development by creating extensive bureaucratic oversight.
Executive Orders Restrict Renewables
- The administration is using executive orders to limit wind and solar tax credits access.
- This strategy acts as a backdoor to restrict renewable energy through regulatory red tape.
Permit Impact Beyond Federal Land
- The permit review process extends beyond federal land to projects needing federal permits or access.
- This broad scope creates uncertainty and likely delays for many wind and solar developments nationwide.