{"id":2468997,"date":"2025-07-31T06:42:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T10:42:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-administration-halts-special-treatment-for-wind-energy-government-projects-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T06:44:57","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T10:44:57","slug":"trump-administration-halts-special-treatment-for-wind-energy-government-projects-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-administration-halts-special-treatment-for-wind-energy-government-projects-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump administration halts \u2018special treatment\u2019 for wind energy government projects &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-administration-halts-special-treatment-for-wind-energy-government-projects-washington-examiner%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2468997&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Teh Trump administration announced it is halting government-initiated wind energy projects as part of a broader shift in the U.S. renewable energy strategy. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum outlined four policy measures to support President Trump&#8217;s focus on affordable,reliable energy. These include ending preferential treatment for wind energy projects, ensuring equal consideration of all uses of public lands and waters, increasing stakeholder engagement in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-administration-to-review-30-million-acres-of-ocean-for-potential-wind-farms\/\" title=\"Biden Administration To Review 30 Million Acres Of Ocean For Potential ... Farms\">offshore wind development<\/a>, and reviewing the environmental impact of wind turbines on migratory birds. The administration emphasized that these steps aim to promote a balanced energy approach reflecting local priorities, protecting wildlife, and supporting a stable power grid.Burgum, previously governor of North Dakota-a state with important wind energy production-stressed the importance of energy policies that prioritize American interests, reliability, and economic growth while involving tribes and local communities in decision-making.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Trump administration halts &lsquo;special treatment&rsquo; for wind energy government projects<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2185363\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/trump-administration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Trump administration<\/a> announced on Tuesday that it was halting any government-initiated wind energy projects as part of its reshaping of the country&rsquo;s approach to renewable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/energy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">energy<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Secretary of the Interior <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/doug-burgum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Doug Burgum<\/a> touted &ldquo;four policy measures to advance President Donald J. Trump&rsquo;s commonsense approach to affordable, reliable energy development in America,&rdquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doi.gov\/pressreleases\/department-interior-curbs-preferential-treatment-wind-energy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">including<\/a> the pivot away from wind energy. The four measures were: stopping preferential treatment for wind projects, restoring Congress&rsquo;s mandate to consider all uses of our public lands and waters equally, enhancing stakeholder engagement for offshore wind development, and reviewing the consequences of developing wind turbines on migratory birds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/3486015\/chinese-lanternflies-dc-what-to-know\/\">Chinese lanternflies are in DC &mdash; what to know<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/3485161\/kansas-china-energy-kris-kobach-doj-investigation\/\">Kansas AG demands DOJ investigation into Chinese &lsquo;environmental lawfare&rsquo; against US energy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/3484989\/dot-sean-duffy-pete-buttigieg-ignored-safety-build-wind-turbines-near-roads\/\">Duffy says Buttigieg ignored safety concerns to build wind turbines near roads<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;In alignment with President Donald J. Trump&rsquo;s directives, the Department of the Interior is ending special treatment for unreliable energy sources, such as wind,&rdquo; a press release announced. &ldquo;This includes evaluating whether to stop onshore wind development on some federal lands and <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >halting future offshore wind lease sales<\/a>.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The Interior Department also explained that it was taking steps to ensure that renewable energy projects do not threaten avian species. As part of these efforts, the DOI said it would analyze the effect wind energy devices have on bird populations.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These changes are part of a broader America First energy strategy focused on affordability, reliability, and accountability for the American people,&rdquo; read the release. &ldquo;As part of efforts to support a stable power grid and elevate local voices, the Department will improve consultation with tribes, local communities, and the fishing industry regarding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/governors-using-federal-coronavirus-funds-to-fight-climate-change\/\" title=\"Governors Using Federal Coronavirus Funds to Fight \u2018Climate Change\u2019\">offshore wind projects<\/a>.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The latest reforms aim to ensure that energy development reflects local land-use priorities and community values,&rdquo; noted the release.<\/p>\n<p>As governor of North Dakota, Burgum steadily promoted &ldquo;clean energy&rdquo; and regularly touted his state&rsquo;s &ldquo;all-inclusive energy portfolio.&rdquo; Incidentally, in 2022, while governor, one-third of North Dakota&rsquo;s energy generation was due to wind energy projects, according to available data. He also regularly stressed the importance of &ldquo;clean energy&rdquo; in job development in his state.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;North Dakota boasts an all-inclusive energy portfolio,&rdquo; Burgum <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nationalcleanenergyweek.org\/north-dakota-goverernor-doug-burgum-recognizes-clean-energy-week-2024\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a> in a statement during Clean Energy Week in 2024. &ldquo;We must harness the power of entrepreneurs and small businesses in North Dakota, along with government collaboration, to assert American energy leadership in the global marketplace and assure low-cost, reliable energy here at home, including both carbon and renewable energy sources.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/restoring-america\/fairness-justice\/3485570\/trump-wind-power-absolutely-right-about-turbines\/\"><strong>TRUMP IS ABSOLUTELY RIGHT ABOUT WIND TURBINES<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>As secretary of the interior, Burgum emphasized the significance of developing energy programs that &ldquo;put Americans&rsquo; interests first.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;These policy changes represent a commonsense approach to energy that puts Americans&rsquo; interests first,&rdquo; Burgum <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doi.gov\/pressreleases\/department-interior-curbs-preferential-treatment-wind-energy\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">said<\/a>. &ldquo;Leveling the playing field in permitting supports energy development that&rsquo;s reliable, affordable, and built to last. We&rsquo;re also making sure tribes and local communities have a real seat at the table. This move is about responsible energy growth that works for every American.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_2185363\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"2185363\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump halts special favors for government wind energy projects<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2677,"featured_media":2468998,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Secretary-Burgum-with-Trump-scaled-1024x684.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[60319,37868,33430,3634,40944],"class_list":["post-2468997","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-government-projects","tag-policy-changes","tag-renewable-energy","tag-trump","tag-wind-energy"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Secretary-Burgum-with-Trump-scaled-1024x684.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2468997","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2677"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2468997"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2468997\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2469001,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2468997\/revisions\/2469001"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2468998"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2468997"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2468997"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2468997"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}