US EditionTrump administration issues order to stop construction on New York offshore wind project
- The Trump administration issued an order to halt construction on the fully-permitted Empire Wind offshore wind project in New York.
- Equinor, a Norwegian company, is building Empire Wind to start providing power in 2026 after finalizing the federal lease in 2017.
- Trump has been hostile to renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, signing executive orders to temporarily halt offshore wind lease sales and approvals on his first day in office.
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A wind project is stalled in New York. Experts worry about impacts across the U.S.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum has ordered a halt to an offshore wind project near the coast of Long Island. Today, Equinor, the Norwegian energy company that owns and operates the project, announced it is complying with the order and suspending all construction.President Trump, a longtime critic of wind energy, issued a moratorium on new development of offshore wind projects, one of his first executive orders upon returning to the W…
Trump Administration Halts Construction on New York Offshore Wind Project - Inside Climate News
Empire Wind 1’s developer says it is considering its legal remedies. New York, meanwhile, needs renewable energy projects to meet its climate goals and to ensure the continued growth of green job opportunities in the city.By Lauren DalbanThe buildout of renewable energy projects in downstate New York—the region that includes the Hudson Valley and below—is often complicated. The space for these projects is limited, particularly in New York City, …
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