Good afternoon and happy Thursday, readers! In today’s Daily on Energy, we provide you the latest on the Trump administration’s efforts to delay wind and solar projects. The administration announced that renewable energy project will need to get Interior Secretary Doug Burgum’s stamp of approval before being able to move forward.

Wind and solar projects on United States public lands are facing tougher scrutiny after the Department of the Interior announced all such developments will require personal approval from Secretary Doug Burgum.

Solar and wind projects on public lands will now undergo “elevated review” by Department of Interior head Doug Burgum.

According to a leaked memo, the Interior Department is further moving to suppress the wind and solar energy industries.