Regulatory Brief: Essential Updates for Wind and Solar Developments
In July 2025, a wave of new federal actions altered the review and approval process for wind and solar projects across the U.S., which have introduced likely delays, uncertainty, and risk.
Trump says U.S. will not approve solar or wind power projects
President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration will not approve solar or wind power projects, even as electricity demand is outpacing the supply in some parts of the U.S.
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Latest news on energy storage projects, BESS, capacity expansion, and regulatory updates across Europe, US & Canada, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. Discover how energy storage
Federal Renewable Energy Permitting Overhaul: What Executive
In response, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) issued guidance on July 15, 2025, mandating that all wind and solar energy projects now require direct approval from the Secretary of
Trump Administration Is Delaying Hundreds of Wind and Solar Projects
Federal agencies are delaying approvals for renewable energy projects on both federal land and private property at a time when electricity demand is going up.
Solar, battery storage to lead new U.S. generating capacity additions
This growth highlights the importance of battery storage when used with renewable energy, helping to balance supply and demand and improve grid stability. Energy storage systems
Latest Renewable Energy Updates, Trends & Insights
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Trump''s interior secretary must sign off on all wind and
All solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters must be personally approved by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum.
Wind and solar power frozen out of Trump permitting push
Last week, more than 100 solar companies penned a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to revoke the Interior Department policy, which they said amounted to a near
EIA: 99%+ of new US capacity in 2026 will be solar, wind + storage
Solar, wind, and batteries are set to supply virtually all net new US generating capacity in 2026, according to the latest EIA data.