Trump administration cites national security in stalling 165 wind farms

The Trump administration is delaying 165 wind farm projects by reworking how energy projects are reviewed for national security risks.

The affected projects could add about 30 gigawatts of power, including major offshore and onshore wind developments.

The move expands earlier efforts to block renewable projects on federal and offshore lands and now reaches private land projects too.

Industry groups and environmental organizations say the policy could slow clean-energy investment, permitting, and court timelines.