US EditionTrump Administration Halts Wind Projects
Four Northeast governors warn the federal halt of Vineyard Wind risks regional grid reliability and $13 million in energy savings for early 2026, citing economic and job impacts.
- On Tuesday, the Trump administration directed five large-scale offshore wind projects to suspend activities for at least 90 days, according to Interior Department letters obtained by the Associated Press.
- The Vineyard Wind project in Massachusetts, despite feeding power since January 2025, was halted as officials cited national security concerns, and Governors including Maura Healey demanded rescission of stop-work orders.
- Vineyard Wind has generated over $1.94 billion in total economic output and supported roughly 4,000 jobs, with more than 70% of union labor from Southeastern Massachusetts.
- State energy officials warn the stop-work orders could severely impact generation capabilities during critical winter months and cause substantial regional economic fallout.
- Governors demanded an immediate classified briefing for cleared personnel to review evidence and pressed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for rescission, escalating the dispute with the Department of the Interior.
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Trump administration halts wind projects
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration directed five large-scale wind projects under construction off the East Coast to suspend their activities for at least 90 days, according to letters from the Interior Department that the Associated Press obtained Tuesday.
Northeast Governors Blast Federal Freeze On Wind Projects, Warn Of Winter Grid Risk
A coalition of Northeast governors is escalating its standoff with the Department of the Interior, demanding the immediate rescission of stop-work orders that have paralyzed five major offshore wind projects. In a letter addressed to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey—joined by Governors Kathy Hochul (NY), Ned Lamont (CT), and Dan McKee (RI)—warned […] Northeast Governors Blast Federal Freeze On Wind Projects, Wa…
Governors Demand Immediate Lifting of Stop Work Orders for Offshore Wind Projects - News & Photo Features
Long Islanders have been campaigning, crusading and protesting for decades to win offshore windpower and end dependency on climate-killing fossil fuels. Now that the projects are well underway – nearing completion – with millions of dollars invested, the trump administration is arbitrarily but viciously attempting to cancel the projects and bolster Big Oil © Karen Rubin/news-photos-features.com Letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum Blasts Rat…
Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut Governors say Trump Administration’s actions will raise energy bills and kill jobs
BOSTON – Governor Maura Healey joined with Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Ned Lamont, and Governor Dan McKee in sending a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to demand an immediate lifting of the stop work orders for five offshore wind projects, including Massachusetts’ Vineyard Wind. The Gove
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