Federal permitting delays put $121 billion in US renewable projects at risk, report says

Wood Mackenzie estimates that $121 billion in solar, wind, and storage projects are exposed to extra federal scrutiny. The post As power shortfalls loom, Trump’s permitting blockade risks 92 GW of clean energy appeared first on Latitude Media .

First covered Jun 29, 2026 · 8:45 AM PT · 3 articles · no longer in the live window

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44d Latitude Media As power shortfalls loom, Trump’s permitting blockade risks 92 GW of clean energy — Wood Mackenzie estimates that $121 billion in solar, wind, and storage projects are exposed to extra federal scrutiny.

45d PV Tech Federal permitting red tape puts 30% of US solar pipeline at risk – Wood Mackenzie — Over US$121 billion of investment across 92GW of renewables projects in the US is at risk from federal scrutiny, according to Wood Mackenzie.

45d via Bluesky Stalled US Permits Threaten $121 Billion in Wind and Solar Investment, Report Shows — Trump administration policies that have stalled permits for renewable energy projects are putting more than $121 billion of investment at risk and slowing

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Bluesky: @volts.wtf David Roberts · 44d ago · 219 ♥ A new WoodMac report finds that the Trump administration's refusal to issue lawful permits for renewable energy development is putting 92 gigawatts of energy and $121 billion worth of investment at risk.

Appeared in: 2026-06-29 (#14) · 2026-07-01 (#8)

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