Trump ban on wind energy permits 'unlawful', court rules

Published: 12/9/2025
Trump ban on wind energy permits 'unlawful', court rules
Massachusetts judge rules Trump's ban on wind energy permits "unlawful", allowing projects like the Empire Wind 1 offshore farm in New York to proceed. The court decision follows a lawsuit by 17 states challenging the freeze on wind permits, leading to delays in projects like Atlantic Shores and SouthCoast Wind, impacting the clean energy industry. Despite the ruling, concerns remain over potential bureaucratic hurdles for wind projects moving forward.