Judge strikes Trump order that froze wind energy permitting, leasing

A federal judge struck down an executive from President Donald Trump that stopped permits and land leasing for wind power projects. The judge said government agencies did not clearly explain why they suddenly changed rules that had been used for many years. Because there was no clear reason, the decision was seen as unfair and unreasonable. Trump supports a “drill, baby, drill” policy that focuses on oil and gas development instead of renewable energy. This court ruling creates a serious legal problem for his energy policy and supports the continued development of wind energy in the United States.
News Link
#US #WindEnergy #OffshoreWind #FederalCourt #PolicyReversal #Permitting #RenewableEnergy #LegalRuling #EnergyPolicy