Trump halts construction on nearly complete wind farm off Rhode Island
16 days ago
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- #Rhode Island
- #National Security
- President Trump’s administration halted construction on the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm due to unspecified national security concerns.
- The project, 80% complete with 45 of 65 turbines installed, is crucial for Rhode Island’s clean energy goals by 2033.
- Orsted, the developer, will comply with the stop-work order but is considering legal action to resolve the issue.
- Rhode Island and Connecticut have power purchase agreements with Orsted, expecting the wind farm to power 350,000 homes.
- State officials, including Rhode Island’s attorney general and governor, criticized the decision, citing economic and climate benefits.
- The halt threatens hundreds of jobs, including those at Orsted’s Providence factory and local construction unions.