A federal judge ruled that the Empire Wind project in New York can resume construction despite a Trump administration order to pause it, a win for the developer, Equinor. The judge cited the government’s failure to address key points raised by the developer, particularly concerning procedural violations. This marks the second offshore wind project to successfully challenge the administration’s construction halt, which was imposed citing national security concerns. The pause has jeopardized several projects, including Empire Wind, which is 60% complete, and is designed to power over 500,000 homes.
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A federal judge ruled that the Revolution Wind project can resume construction, citing insufficient reasoning for the government’s halt due to national security concerns. The project, nearly 90% complete, is slated to provide power to Rhode Island and Connecticut. The Trump administration has frozen several offshore wind projects, claiming national security concerns and expressing a strong stance against wind farms. Energy companies like Orsted, Equinor, and Dominion Energy Virginia are challenging the freeze in court, arguing the order is arbitrary and could lead to project termination.
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The Trump administration has suspended leases for five large-scale offshore wind projects along the East Coast, citing national security risks identified by the Pentagon. This action follows a previous federal court ruling that struck down an executive order blocking wind energy projects. The Interior Department will now work with the Defense Department to assess and mitigate potential security concerns posed by the projects, although specific risks were not detailed. Wind proponents are criticizing the move, claiming that the decision is another attempt to undermine the growth of renewable energy.
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US orders Orsted to halt offshore wind project, deepening industry woes is a serious blow, and the details paint a concerning picture of the energy landscape. It feels like a punch in the gut to the future, considering that a massive offshore wind project, potentially 80% complete with dozens of turbines in place, has been put on hold. The foundations are laid, the infrastructure is largely in place, and the project was on the cusp of generating clean energy. The only thing remaining to be done was to reap the benefits.
Now, there’s a mountain of questions. Who pays to dismantle the structures?… Continue reading
The Scottish government has approved SSE Plc’s plans for the Berwick Bank wind farm, which, upon completion, will be the world’s largest offshore wind farm. Situated off the eastern coast of Scotland, the 4.1-gigawatt project has been in development for a decade. This significant milestone allows SSE to participate in the upcoming government wind auction in August, with the potential to power 6 million homes.
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