Trump administration cites national security in stalling 165 wind farms

The Trump administration has brought onshore wind development to a halt, with the Pentagon holding up approvals for approximately 165 wind projects on private lands, citing national security concerns. The affected projects include wind farms awaiting final approval, those in mid-negotiation, and some that typically would not require Pentagon oversight. Since August 2025, wind developers have faced communication breakdowns and canceled meetings, with the Pentagon reviewing its evaluation processes for energy projects' national security impact.

Source: Ars Technica | 2026-05-04