The Trump administration has effectively stopped the development of wind energy projects across the United States, invoking national security justifications, according to a Financial Times report published Sunday.
The Pentagon is currently blocking approval for approximately 165 wind energy developments on privately-owned land, the Financial Times stated, referencing information from the American Clean Power Association and sources familiar with the situation.
The stalled developments encompass a range of projects at different stages – some were on the verge of receiving final approval, others were in active negotiations, and some would typically not fall under Pentagon review, the Financial Times noted.
Reuters was unable to immediately confirm these details.
Neither the American Clean Power Association nor the Pentagon provided immediate responses to Reuters’ requests for comment.
Beginning in August 2025, companies developing wind energy have encountered various obstacles, including unexpected silence from Pentagon officials, meeting cancellations without opportunities to reschedule, and notifications that their applications would no longer be reviewed, the Financial Times reported, citing individuals with direct knowledge of the circumstances.
According to the publication, correspondence sent to developers in early April indicated the Pentagon was conducting a comprehensive review of its procedures for assessing how energy projects might affect national security.
The current administration has previously been subject to legal challenges following similar suspensions of wind projects, where officials referenced newly classified national security threats related to radar system interference.
Wind energy companies have experienced ongoing disruptions during Trump’s presidency, as the president has publicly criticized wind turbines as unsightly, costly and ineffective.
