Pentagon reviews are blocking wind farms, putting jobs at risk, lawsuit says

Renewable energy groups are suing the U.S. military over national security reviews for new wind farms on private land, arguing the process has effectively frozen development and threatens billions in investment and thousands of jobs. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Oregon by nine groups including Renewable Northwest and the Advanced Power Alliance, claims the government’s inaction jeopardizes $47 billion in investments across 21 states. The Pentagon says the siting clearinghouse balances wind energy expansion with military needs and coordinates with the FAA during project reviews. Plaintiffs seek an order to resume ordinary reviews and cite an economic analysis by Charles River Associates.