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New Directive Threatens Wind and Solar Growth on Federal Lands

8/7/2025

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's new directive could stifle the growth of wind and solar projects on federal lands, mandating that their output align with fossil fuel energy levels. This decision echoes the Trump administration's retreat from renewable energy, prioritizing coal and other traditional sources, despite federal lands currently accounting for a mere 4% of renewable energy production.

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Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's new directive could stifle the growth of wind and solar projects on federal lands, mandating that their output align with fossil fuel energy levels. This decision echoes the Trump administration's retreat from renewable energy, prioritizing coal and other traditional sources, despite federal lands currently accounting for a mere 4% of renewable energy production.