The Trump administration has lifted a stop work order on the Empire Wind project, a $5 billion offshore wind farm in New York, after negotiations with Governor Kathy Hochul. This decision alleviates concerns about the state's capacity to achieve its climate goals. The project is expected to supply power to half a million homes and create 1,500 jobs by 2027. Trumpâs first 100 days as president saw a focus on pro-fossil fuels policies, which had previously stalled the project. Meanwhile, discussions about reviving plans for a gas pipeline are also ongoing.
New York's economic future is going to be powered by abundant, clean energy that helps our homes and businesses thrive. I fought to save clean energy jobs in New York and we got it done.
The month-long stop work order on the Empire Wind project came amid Donald Trump's targeting of the wind industry in the first 100 days of his second term as the US president pushes a pro-fossil fuels agenda.
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