The Trump administration's continuing efforts to undermine U.S. wind energy sector growth now face a new hurdle. The order mentioned that at least 106 onshore and offshore wind projects in 21 states representing at least $47 billion in investment remain in approval limbo. Ask ENR →In oral arguments and other statements, DOD claimed the review pause was part of a new assessment of risks “actively evaluating land-based wind energy projects to ensure they do not impair national security or military operations.” Replacing coastal offshore wind with LNG in Louisiana does nothing to address rising ratepayer affordability concerns, reliability challenges, or potential gaps in power supply in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic.” Dominion has already used the wind power to help meet record demand peaks set this summer in Virginia, he noted.