The US government will no longer publish a schedule for offshore wind leases

The US Interior Department has removed a rule that required it to publish a schedule for offshore renewable energy leases every two years. This means the government no longer has to tell the public when and where it plans to offer new areas for offshore wind development.

The US government has been trying to speed up offshore wind development. This rule change removes a requirement for transparency and predictability that developers often rely on. It makes it harder for companies to plan long-term investments in offshore wind projects.