offshore wind development
Coverage of offshore wind development in the Nexus archive.
- Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump's administration has halted offshore wind development, citing national security concerns, and has bought back leases for major projects. Work on these projects has been stopped since late last year.
- Trump cites national security to stop offshore wind development. Here’s what to know
President Donald Trump’s administration has halted offshore wind projects, citing national security risks based on a classified Defense Department report. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum claims wind turbines interfere with radar and sonar, though technical solutions exist. Sweden and the UK are also addressing security concerns related to offshore wind.
- 7 states sue Trump administration over $1 billion deal to halt offshore wind farm
Seven states are suing the Trump administration over a nearly $1 billion deal to end French energy company TotalEnergies' offshore wind development off the East Coast.
- New court ruling blocks many of the government's anti-renewable policies
A US District Court in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction blocking federal restrictions on renewable power development, citing arbitrary and capricious policies. The ruling builds on a December decision that invalidated offshore wind restrictions linked to a Trump executive order, though some government attempts to limit renewables remain.