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.

CNBC's Brian Sullivan talks with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum about the U.S. energy supply, permitting and artificial intelligence demands during the Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh.

As of Monday, the Dragon Bravo fire on the North Rim had consumed more than 5,700 acres and was not contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

The congressman is the latest lawmaker asking why the Dragon Bravo fire was not immediately extinguished when it was ignited by lightning on July 4.

The renewable industry accused the Interior Department of obstructing wind and solar projects for political reasons.

The Mesa County Commissioners on Tuesday ratified a letter asking U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum to finalize a $40 million award for the purchase of the Shoshone Water