Trump administration's permitting changes threaten nearly 92 GW of clean energy development
The Trump administration’s regulatory actions are jeopardizing approximately 92 gigawatts (GW) of new electricity supply, including renewable projects on federal and private lands. This comes amid rising demand for power driven by AI data centers. A Wood Mackenzie report highlights that permitting delays have already canceled 7 GW in 2025 with more at risk.
Topics: AI data centers Clean energy projects Electricity demand Grid bottlenecks Permitting delays