Trump temporarily halts leasing and permitting for wind energy projects

A national energy emergency requires us to unleash all necessary sources of American energy - including offshore wind,

said Hillary Bright, Executive Director of offshore wind advocacy group Turn Forward

We're not going to do the wind thing,

Trump said during an event after his inauguration

President Trump’s energy policies will end leasing to massive wind farms that degrade our natural landscapes and fail to serve American energy consumers,

it said

Many offshore wind projects have been approved or are close to approval after undergoing years of reviews,

NOIA President Erik Milito said in a statement