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Pentagon Pause Halts 250 Wind Projects, Threatens 30 GW

5/8/2026

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The Pentagon’s pause on national-security reviews created a de facto moratorium for over 250 on-shore wind farms.
The Defense Department stopped forwarding land-based wind proposals to the Federal Aviation Administration, halting approvals in over 30 states.
The American Clean Power association says stalled projects represent at least 30 gigawatts of potential electricity.
Developers warn that without signatures many projects cannot start construction by the July 4 deadline for expiring clean-energy tax credits.

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The Pentagon’s pause on national-security reviews created a de facto moratorium for over 250 on-shore wind farms.
The Defense Department stopped forwarding land-based wind proposals to the Federal Aviation Administration, halting approvals in over 30 states.
The American Clean Power association says stalled projects represent at least 30 gigawatts of potential electricity.
Developers warn that without signatures many projects cannot start construction by the July 4 deadline for expiring clean-energy tax credits.