Trump administration blocks US wind energy projects in switch to oil and gas
The Trump administration has blocked two US wind energy projects, redirecting funds towards oil and gas investments. This decision has been framed as a move to enhance energy security and affordability amid rising energy costs. Critics argue that this approach undermines renewable energy progress and imposes significant costs on consumers.
- ▪The administration's decision includes agreements to pay millions in refunds to companies if reinvested in oil and gas.
- ▪A federal judge previously ruled in favor of allowing five wind farms to proceed despite Trump's attempts to halt them.
- ▪The Department of the Interior claims the cancellations address national security concerns, though details were not provided.
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Wind turbines off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on 29 June 2020. Photograph: Steve Helber/APView image in fullscreenWind turbines off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia, on 29 June 2020. Photograph: Steve Helber/APTrump administrationTrump administration blocks US wind energy projects in switch to oil and gasUS representatives Jared Huffman and Jamie Raskin earlier this month called agreements outrageous and unlawful Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Gabrielle CanonTue 28 Apr 2026 17.37 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 18.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe Trump administration blocked two permitted US wind energy projects from development this week, with an agreement to pay millions of dollars in refunds to the companies…
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