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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Trump's Executive Order Targets Wind Development
- President Trump's executive order targets wind development, especially offshore projects.
- This order halts approvals, permits, renewals, and leases on federal lands and waters.
Impact on Wind Projects Varies
- The impact of Trump's executive order varies depending on the project's stage.
- Projects under construction are unaffected, while those seeking new leases face significant hurdles.
Industry Response and Strategies
- The wind industry and supporters are responding through lobbying, litigation, and blaming.
- They are targeting Republicans with districts affected by offshore wind job losses.