US renewable energy rollout slows amid local opposition, zoning laws

Residents and local restrictions are delaying and blocking renewable energy projects in the United States at an accelerated rate, according to a study from Columbia University.

Wind and Solar Projects Stall as Trump Cracks Down on Renewables

The Trump administration has sharply escalated its attacks on wind and solar power in recent days, issuing a barrage of policies that could halt the construction of renewable energy

Local Laws and Lawsuits Targeting Renewables Becoming More

Between 2018-2023, at least 30% of utility-scale wind and solar projects were cancelled during the siting process, largely because of community opposition, local ordinances, and zoning.

Across America, clean energy plants are being banned faster than

Across America''s power grid, there''s a growing gap between what we need and what we''ll allow. As the planet warms and climate disasters grow more costly, the U.S. has set a target to reach

Trump says U.S. will not approve solar or wind power projects

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said his administration will not approve solar or wind power projects, even as electricity demand is outpacing the supply in some parts of the U.S.

Reality Check: Towns and States Don''t Want Green Energy

While traditional power plants are usually located near cities, utility-scale wind and solar systems are spread over wide areas, often on ridge lines and located far from population centers.

Secretary Burgum Announces Order to Rein In Environmentally

WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum signed a Secretary''s Order to more efficiently manage our nation''s energy resources by permitting projects

How we tallied local bans, limits on renewable energy nationwide

For each state, we created an overview of current and past state law on the placement and regulation of wind and solar power, and a list of counties that currently have blocks.

Counties are blocking wind and solar across the US

Local governments across the U.S. are blocking new clean energy plants. See the best locations for wind and solar power, and where it''s being stopped.

US counties are blocking the future of renewable energy: These maps

At least 15% of counties in the U.S. have effectively halted new utility-scale wind, solar, or both, USA TODAY found. These are not the solar panels you might have on your house but installations