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POLITICO Energy
Why Trump vs. offshore wind power is just getting started
Jan 28, 2025
The podcast delves into the tensions between the Trump administration and the offshore wind industry. An executive order halts progress on key projects, prompting concerns over environmental studies and financial hurdles. Supporters of renewable energy react strongly, considering lobbying efforts to counteract the disruption. The discussion also touches on how Trump's regulatory freeze affects a critical chemical risk management rule. Both short-term and long-term implications for renewable energy in the U.S. are analyzed.
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- President Trump's executive order on his first day effectively halted offshore wind development, shocking industry supporters and stalling future projects.
- In response, the offshore wind industry is exploring lobbying and legal challenges while some GOP members may push for project continuation despite the halt.
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Impact of Trump's Executive Order on Offshore Wind Development
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order that significantly halted the growth of offshore wind power in the United States. The order targeted all aspects of offshore wind development, including the halting of approvals, permit renewals, and leasing in federal waters. This comprehensive approach was aimed at fully stopping offshore wind initiatives, leaving industry supporters shocked by the breadth of the order. The repercussions for new projects seeking leases are severe, with many not expecting any approvals for the foreseeable future as the review process unfolds.
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