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Interior Secretary Tightens Control on Renewable Energy Projects

7/20/2025

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum now holds the reins on all solar and wind projects on federal lands, requiring his personal approval. This move aims to tighten oversight and cut renewable energy subsidies. However, critics warn it could stall crucial projects, threatening hundreds of initiatives and driving up utility costs just as energy demand surges.

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum now holds the reins on all solar and wind projects on federal lands, requiring his personal approval. This move aims to tighten oversight and cut renewable energy subsidies. However, critics warn it could stall crucial projects, threatening hundreds of initiatives and driving up utility costs just as energy demand surges.