Nearly 900 U.S. Laws Impede Renewable Projects, Wind Most Affected
A Sabin Center report identified 888 state and local laws across 48 states that restrict renewable energy development, with wind projects facing the most barriers. Of 567 projects encountering local opposition, 40% were cancelled despite rising electricity demand. The findings highlight significant hurdles to clean energy expansion in the U.S.
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