Trump promises a federal ban on wind and solar projects as energy costs rise
On Tuesday, President Trump announced his administration’s strong opposition to renewable energy, aiming to halt new wind and solar projects, while warning that electricity prices in the U.S. could soar at twice the inflation rate. In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated, “States relying on solar for windmills and power are seeing record-breaking increases […]
Trump Administration Strengthens Regulations on Tax Credits for Wind and Solar Energy
Treasury Implements Stricter Rules for Solar and Wind Tax Credits The U.S. Treasury has rolled out new regulations that make it more difficult for solar and wind projects to qualify for federal tax subsidies, a move backed by President Trump’s recent legislation. On Friday, the Treasury announced changes redefining what qualifies as a project under […]
Biden’s wind energy regulations continue to harm eagles and need to be repealed.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service has introduced new Eagle Permission Regulations. Last spring, there was a viewpoint that these changes would support eagle conservation. However, the latest rules appear to make it easier for wind energy projects to secure permissions, which could lead to increased eagle fatalities. The Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act […]
Treasury imposes restrictions on the remaining tax credits for wind and solar energy
The Treasury Department provided updated guidance on Friday, limiting the scope of wind and solar energy projects eligible for tax credits that were mostly revoked under the recent legislation known as the “big and beautiful bill,” pushed by Republicans. This law, which was passed last month, focuses on credits for projects that won’t start generating […]
The push for net-zero in Britain is being hindered by resistance to solar and wind initiatives.
The UK is aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, but the high costs of energy and a lack of support from the Labour Party are not the only challenges it faces. There’s considerable pushback from rural landowners against proposed solar and wind projects across the country. Many landowners are, well, insisting that such developments should […]
David Blackmon: The True Face of Offshore Wind is Revealed
Wind Energy Challenges Facing Ørsted Green energy projects seem to be facing rapid challenges, perhaps faster than some might expect. On August 11, 2025, Ørsted, Denmark’s prominent offshore wind company, made a surprising announcement. They revealed plans to support their U.S. offshore efforts by addressing significant rights issues, potentially raising around 60 billion Danish kroner […]
Trump administration cancels Biden’s approval of ‘irresponsible’ wind farm project in Idaho
The Trump administration announced the cancellation of significant wind farm development in Idaho on Wednesday. This project had previously received approval during the Biden administration, notably because of its closeness to the site where Japanese Americans were held during World War II. Last December, the Bureau of Land Management had approved a modified version of […]
Trump halts large wind farm project that Biden fast-tracked.
Trump Administration Cancels Major Wind Farm Project in Idaho The Trump administration’s Department of the Interior has decided to cancel the previously approved Lava Ridge Wind project, a large onshore wind farm initiative in the United States. This comes after a last-minute push for approval from former President Joe Biden shortly before he left office. […]
Interior Department addresses wind and solar initiatives in recent Burgum directive
Home Office Moves to Regulate Wind and Solar Projects The Home Office is stepping in to regulate extensive and often unreliable renewable energy projects, particularly in wind and solar sectors. This comes after directions from Secretary Doug Burgham, aiming to address what President Donald Trump has termed the “bird cemetery.” In a recent order obtained […]
Trump considers further restrictions on solar and wind energy
The Trump administration is looking to impose additional restrictions on the development of solar and wind energy on federal lands. A memo shared late last week outlined plans to block certain projects that occupy large areas, arguing that utilizing wind and solar for energy is “a highly inefficient use of federal land.” The memo stated […]