That option, however, may not be available for long as President Trump’s assault on offshore wind energy threatens to unravel tens of millions of dollars invested here to build a hub of docks, terminals, and training programs to support the burgeoning industry. The Trump administration has halted or canceled more than half a dozen projects in federal waters off New …
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Judge lets construction on an offshore wind farm resume
That did not, however, stop the administration from trying again, this time targeting a development called Revolution Wind, located a bit further north along the Atlantic coast. This time, however, the developer quickly sued, leading to Monday’s ruling. According to Reuters, after a two-hour court hearing at the District Court of DC, Judge Royce Lamberth termed the administration’s actions “the …
Read More »Judge says construction of large offshore wind farm near Rhode Island can resume
A federal judge ruled on Monday that work can resume on Revolution Wind, a large and nearly complete offshore wind farm near Rhode Island. Construction on the project had been halted since Aug. 22, when the Trump administration issued a stop-work order. The order represents a rare — and, at least for now, temporary — win for the offshore wind …
Read More »Judge lifts Trump administration’s halt on $5B offshore wind farm
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge ruled Monday that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the administration can resume, dealing President Donald Trump a setback in his ongoing effort to restrict the fledgling industry. Work on the nearly completed Revolution Wind project for Rhode Island and Connecticut has been paused since Aug. 22 when the Bureau of Ocean …
Read More »Judge lifts Trump’s halt of nearly complete offshore wind energy project
A federal judge ruled Monday that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the administration can resume, dealing President Donald Trump a setback in his ongoing effort to restrict the industry. Work on the nearly completed Revolution Wind project for Rhode Island and Connecticut has been paused since Aug. 22 when the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a …
Read More »White House moves to block Massachusetts offshore wind farm
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has moved to block a Massachusetts offshore wind farm, its latest effort to hobble an industry and technology that President Donald Trump has attacked as “ugly” and unreliable compared to fossil fuels such as coal and natural gas. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, or BOEM, filed a motion in federal court Thursday seeking …
Read More »China’s Offshore Wind Revolution Builds Thirty Five Megawatt Monsters While America Falls Behind
IN A NUTSHELL 🇨🇳 China’s latest project tests 35MW offshore wind turbines to advance its leadership in renewable energy. 🔋 Huaneng’s Yingkou platform will trial a 26MW turbine with a 5MW/10MWh energy storage system. 🌍 The global wind sector sees increased competition as countries race to develop super-sized turbines. 🔧 China’s strategic investment aims to remain at the forefront of …
Read More »Offshore wind was supposed to save power-starved New England. Trump blew up that plan
Facebook Tweet Email Link New England, long burdened with some of the nation’s highest electricity costs, is facing a growing energy crisis. Winter cold snaps routinely send utility bills soaring in a region where natural gas fuels most of the grid. Offshore wind was seen as the answer — a long-promised relief for the densely populated, power-hungry states. Instead, the …
Read More »Offshore wind was supposed to save power-starved New England. Trump blew up that plan
New England, long burdened with some of the nation’s highest electricity costs, is facing a growing energy crisis. Winter cold snaps routinely send utility bills soaring in a region where natural gas fuels most of the grid. Offshore wind was seen as the answer — a long-promised relief for the densely populated, power-hungry states. Instead, the centerpiece project has been …
Read More »Trump Files to Cancel Approval of Maryland Offshore Wind Farm – Bloomberg.com
Trump Files to Cancel Approval of Maryland Offshore Wind Farm Bloomberg.com US asks federal court to cancel permit for Maryland offshore wind farm Reuters Did Trump shut down a nearly completed wind energy project in Connecticut? CT Mirror Trump’s war on offshore wind raising ‘sovereign risk’ for foreign investors Financial Times Offshore wind has no future in the U.S. under Trump administration, Interior Secretary …
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