Trump halts Rhode Island wind farm project, sparking local criticism
TL;DR
The Trump administration has ordered a halt to construction on the nearly complete Revolution Wind offshore wind farm off Rhode Island, citing national security concerns, which threatens the project's future and Rhode Island's renewable energy goals. Orsted, the developer, plans to evaluate legal options while state officials vow to fight the order, emphasizing the project's importance for local jobs and climate commitments.
Topics:businessenergy#energy#federal-order#offshore-wind-farm#revolution-wind#rhode-island#trump-administration
- Trump halts construction on nearly complete wind farm off Rhode Island The Public's Radio
- Trump administration halts work on an almost-finished wind farm NPR
- Orsted cash plan at risk as Trump government blocks US wind project Reuters
- RI leaders slam Trump administration's decision to halt Revolution Wind project WJAR
- Orsted to Continue With Share Sale in Attempt to Head Off Crisis Bloomberg.com
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