In Washington, the Department of the Interior has announced it will end preferential treatment for wind and solar energy. This decision aligns with President Donald J. Trump's Energy Dominance agenda and follows Executive Order 14315, which aims to end subsidies for foreign-controlled energy sources.
The Department's actions mean that all decisions related to wind and solar energy facilities will now be subject to a higher level of review by the Office of the Secretary. This includes evaluations of leases, rights-of-way, construction plans, grants, consultations, and biological opinions.
"Today’s actions further deliver on President Trump’s promise to tackle the Green New Scam and protect the American taxpayers’ dollars," said Acting Assistant Secretary for Lands and Minerals Management Adam Suess. He emphasized that American Energy Dominance relies on U.S.-based production rather than regulatory favoritism towards projects dependent on taxpayer subsidies.
The Department also plans to address provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act by eliminating discounts for right-of-way and capacity fees for wind and solar projects. This move is intended to end subsidies for what are described as economically unviable energy developments.
By removing these advantages, the Department aims to create a level playing field for more reliable energy sources like clean coal and domestic natural gas. The changes are presented as a return to permitting standards that support national security, grid stability, and job creation in America.
