The Trump administration's decision to halt construction on the Empire Wind project threatens New York City's offshore wind energy goals. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum stated the decision allows for a review of purported rushed approvals by the Biden administration, despite the project already having necessary permits. New York's Governor Hochul condemned the move as a federal overreach and expressed her intention to oppose it. This decision follows requests from Republican representatives to pause other planned wind farms along the Atlantic coast intended for New Jersey's renewable energy projects.
The halt on the Empire Wind project, designed to power 500,000 homes in New York, raises concerns over the future of offshore wind energy in the region.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul described the order as a federal overreach and pledged to fight against the decision made by the Trump administration.
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