BLM's Solar Talks Contrast with Trump's Energy Restrictions
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has been in talks with the Department of the Interior's Office of the Secretary about solar operations, despite recently implementing stricter rules for solar power plant development on public lands. This has raised questions about the Trump administration's stance on renewable energy.
Acting BLM Director William Perry Pendley has held multiple discussions with Interior Department officials about solar, suggesting it's still on the agenda. However, Ben Norris, vice president of regulatory affairs at the Solar Energy Industries Association, has not seen signs of the administration incorporating solar into its 'energy dominance' agenda.
Some prominent solar industry representatives share this sentiment, noting no shift in the Trump administration's position on renewable energy development. Despite this, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum recently imposed new restrictions on solar power development on public land, adding to the confusion.
While the Trump administration has been discussing solar operations, the recent restrictions on solar power development on public lands suggest a mixed message. The solar industry awaits clarity on the administration's stance regarding renewable energy.
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