The US Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced its intention to rescind the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) clean energy regulation, a move that aligns with President Trump’s agenda to reduce regulations and stimulate economic growth.
This proposed action is seen as a significant policy shift towards promoting energy independence and expanded land use.
The rescission would eliminate rate reductions that favoured renewable energy development, yet renewables would still contribute to the goal of American Energy Dominance.
The decision is in line with Executive Order 14154 and Secretary’s Order 3418, which aim to reinvigorate the US energy sector, creating jobs and enhancing domestic energy production on BLM-managed lands.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said: “Eliminating the Biden administration’s preferential treatment of unaffordable, unreliable ‘intermittent’ projects and dismantling excessive, one-sided restrictions on traditional energy sources such as oil, gas, and critical minerals will unlock the full potential of America’s natural resources.
“This step will restore balance, strengthen our energy independence, and ensure taxpayers get the maximum return from the responsible use of our public lands.”
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By GlobalDataThe DOI emphasises a balanced approach to energy development, which includes both traditional and renewable sources, to serve the national interest.
By rolling back regulations perceived as barriers to traditional energy sectors, the Interior is setting the stage for innovation, job creation and economic growth while maintaining responsible management of public lands.
The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs will review the proposed rule rescission.
Following this review, the proposal will be published in the Federal Register, inviting public commentary.
In related news, US House lawmakers have introduced a budget proposal that seeks to eliminate clean energy tax incentives and reduce funding for electric vehicles and renewable energy.
This budget is part of a broader effort to reflect Trump’s priorities in a multi-trillion-pound budget plan.
