Work on Revolution Wind project halted
17 days ago
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- The Trump administration ordered a halt to the almost-finished Revolution Wind offshore wind farm project off Rhode Island, citing national security concerns.
- This is part of a broader pattern by the Trump administration to target the renewable energy sector, including a moratorium on new offshore wind projects and stricter tax incentive rules.
- Ørsted, one of the developers, is considering legal action to resolve the issue quickly.
- The project, which was set to start delivering power to Rhode Island and Connecticut next year, now faces delays that could impact jobs, contracts, and local communities.
- Industry leaders warn that such actions undermine investor confidence in the U.S. energy market and could lead to higher energy costs and job losses.
- This is the second time the Trump administration has halted a major offshore wind project, with the previous stoppage on Empire Wind causing significant financial losses for its developer, Equinor.
- Advocates argue that these moves jeopardize national priorities like energy dominance and infrastructure investments, while also harming the renewable energy sector's growth.