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What Trump's wind order can and can't do


Published on 2025-01-22 09:41:22 - MSN
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The article from MSN discusses former President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at promoting offshore wind energy development. The order, issued during his presidency, sought to streamline the regulatory process for offshore wind projects to accelerate their development. However, the order's impact has been limited due to several factors. It cannot override state laws or local opposition, which have posed significant hurdles to wind farm projects. Additionally, while the order aimed to reduce bureaucratic delays, the actual implementation has been slow, and many projects still face environmental reviews, legal challenges, and community resistance. The order also does not address the economic challenges like the high initial costs of wind energy projects or the need for substantial infrastructure investment. Despite these limitations, the order has helped in setting a framework for future wind energy development by signaling federal support for renewable energy, though its effectiveness in significantly advancing the sector remains under scrutiny.

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