Trump administration may resume wind project permit reviews despite May freeze

The Defense Department halted onshore wind permitting in May citing national security concerns, but heat waves and extreme weather across the U.S. and globally may pressure the administration to reconsider the policy.

First covered Aug 6, 2026 · 5:15 AM PT · 1 article

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