Trump administration cites national security to halt US wind farm projects, FT reports [View all]

Source: Reuters

May 3 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has brought U.S. onshore wind development to a halt, citing ‌national security concerns, the Financial Times reported on ‌Sunday.

Approvals for about 165 onshore wind projects on private lands are being ​held up by the Pentagon, FT said, citing the American Clean Power Association and people close to the matter.

The affected projects include wind farms that were awaiting final sign-off, others ‌in the middle of ⁠negotiations and some that typically would not require oversight by the Pentagon, the FT said.

Reuters ⁠could not immediately verify the report.

The American Clean Power Association and Pentagon did not immediately respond to requests for comment ​by Reuters.

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