Offshore wind is crucial for a carbon-free electric grid, but Trump aims to halt its progress, focusing instead on boosting fossil fuel production to ensure low energy costs.
Rep. Jeff Van Drew stated, 'Mr. President, we need to move on this.' Trump affirmed his opposition to wind energy and requested an executive order to stop its development.
Van Drew's drafted order seeks a six-month halt on offshore wind projects, highlighting concerns over impacts on fishing, tourism, and reliance on foreign companies.
With the U.S. developing nearly 65 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, enough to power over 26 million homes, the halted projects would mark a significant setback.
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