The Trump administration forced the suspension of the Empire Wind Project off New York, halting construction and undermining the offshore wind industry. Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, cited a need for further analysis, claiming the Biden administration had rushed approvals. This move follows Trump's long-standing opposition to offshore wind, associating it unfavorably with environmental concerns. Equinor, the project developer, has stated it will comply with the order while exploring legal options. The project, with a projected output to power 500,000 homes, could have significant implications for New York's renewable energy plans.
The Trump administration dealt a major blow to the fledgling US offshore wind industry yesterday by ordering a major wind project off the coast of New York to stop construction.
Equinor, the Norwegian company developing the project, confirmed... that it had suspended construction to comply with a notice it received from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
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