Trump Administration Drops Challenge to Court Ruling on Wind Energy Permits

The Trump administration has dropped its challenge to a court ruling that invalidated an order freezing federal permitting and leasing for wind energy projects across the United States.

The original order had sought to halt new wind projects by suspending federal approvals. A court later tossed that order, prompting the administration to file a challenge. States involved in the litigation said the administration's decision ends months of legal uncertainty for planned wind farms.

Clean energy generation from wind and solar has risen in recent months, according to government data cited by multiple outlets.

" The move leaves existing court protections in place for wind projects seeking federal permits.