Wind
Jan 21, 2025
Trump Administration Halts Wind Energy Projects Amid Fossil Fuel Expansion
President Trump has issued an executive order pausing offshore wind lease sales and permits for onshore and offshore wind projects, aiming to bolster fossil fuel development and reduce energy costs.
In a move aligning with his pro-fossil fuel agenda, President Trump signed an executive order temporarily halting new offshore wind lease sales and pausing permits for wind energy projects. The order directs the Interior Secretary to review the environmental and economic impacts of these projects, with the goal of promoting fossil fuel development to lower energy costs. Critics argue this decision undermines progress in renewable energy and could face legal challenges, while supporters claim it prioritizes reliable and cost-effective energy sources. Read more.
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Jul 19, 2025
BP Sells U.S. Onshore Wind Business, Retreating from Green Energy
BP has agreed to offload its U.S. onshore wind assets—covering 10 wind farms powering over 500,000 homes—to LS Power, as it pivots back toward oil and gas amid financial pressures and underperformance in its green-energy arm.
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Jul 7, 2025
Trump Issues Executive Order Ending Wind & Solar Tax Subsidies
President Trump signed an executive order mandating federal agencies to enforce the termination of wind and solar tax credits after 2026 and adjust Interior policies perceived as favoring renewables.