Federal wind approval pause

A January 20, 2025 directive paused federal wind approvals and withdrew offshore areas from new wind leasing. A judge rejected the blanket permitting halt on December 8.

The later court decision matters when assessing how long the policy constrained projects.

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• Climate policy, financial interests and effects

Sources and Records

1. Federal wind leasing and permitting pause
2. Court rejects blanket wind permitting halt

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