The Revolution Wind farm, nearing completion at 80 percent, received a directive from the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management on Friday, instructing the project to cease all operations. This suspension aims to address alleged national security issues and concerns regarding “interference” with other possible uses of the surrounding area.
This development occurs amid increasing electricity demands driven by expanding sectors such as data centers, domestic manufacturing, and electric vehicles, which are placing additional strain on the power grids across the United States. In parallel, former President Donald Trump has continued his opposition to wind farms, seeking to diminish competition for the fossil fuel industry that has supported his political campaigns.
Earlier this year, the Trump administration also paused construction on the Empire Wind farm off the coast of New York, which incurred a weekly loss of approximately $50 million before work was permitted to resume.
Once operational, Revolution Wind is expected to supply electricity to over 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut by next year, having already obtained the necessary federal and state permits. The project’s developer, Ørsted, indicated that it is currently assessing its legal options in response to the order.
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