In a sweeping order, President Trump halted federal approvals for new wind farms, in a move that could affect projects on land and in the ocean.

"President Trump’s energy policies will end leasing to massive wind farms that degrade our natural landscapes and fail to serve American energy consumers," it said. The comments stirred concern among wind power representatives, who said Trump's position jarred with his promise to maximize national energy output.

Trump temporarily halts offshore wind energy leases and pauses approvals, permits and loans for both offshore and onshore wind.