Empire Wind 1, the largest offshore wind project in New York, constructed by Equinor, has been temporarily halted by the Trump administration. Citing concerns over the project's approval process, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum directed the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to suspend construction activities until a review is completed. Announced on April 16, this decision impacts over 1,000 union workers involved in the project. Local lawmakers and stakeholders have raised concerns about the halt, given the project's potential to power 500,000 homes and support the state's economic development initiatives.
The Trump administration's recent decision to halt the Empire Wind 1 project has raised immense concerns about its impact on jobs and local clean energy goals.
The Empire Wind 1 project, initiated in 2021, was set to employ over a thousand union workers and power numerous homes in NYC.
Equinor has accused the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management of conducting a rushed review, despite having obtained all required permits.
Local lawmakers express strong disappointment over the federal halt of Empire Wind 1, emphasizing its importance for economic growth and clean energy.
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