President-elect Trump announced plans to oppose the construction of new wind turbines, calling the energy source inefficient without subsidies and reinforcing his commitment to fossil fuel priorities.
Zack Budryk reports for The Hill.
In short:
- Trump stated his administration will push for a policy halting new windmill construction, citing reliance on subsidies as a key issue.
- He has appointed fracking executive Chris Wright as Energy secretary and plans to end offshore wind projects by executive order.
- Experts suggest that existing renewable energy projects may continue due to market momentum, despite policy changes.
Key quote:
“Donald Trump’s ‘no windmills’ policy is a guaranteed way to cut American energy production and increase families’ electricity bills.”
— Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)
Why this matters:
Blocking wind energy development could increase energy costs and slow efforts to transition away from fossil fuels. Wind energy has played a growing role in reducing emissions and meeting rising energy demands. Any regulatory shift could reshape U.S. renewable energy policy and investment.
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