A Chronology of Trump's Actions to Undermine the US Wind and Solar Energy Sectors

Trump Administration's Actions Against Clean Energy: President Trump has taken significant steps to halt the development of wind and solar energy projects, reversing policies established under former President Biden aimed at promoting clean energy.

Key Policy Changes: Actions include pausing new leasing for wind projects, stopping construction on specific offshore projects, rescinding fee reductions for solar and wind developments, and implementing new review processes for federal land projects.

Legislative Impact: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed into law, which ended subsidies for renewable energy projects earlier than planned, leading to predictions of reduced installations and job losses in the clean energy sector.

Increased Scrutiny and Investigations: The administration has heightened scrutiny of solar and wind projects, canceled existing approvals, and launched investigations into imported components, citing national security concerns.