"The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management said Monday it's not commenting further at this time. The Democratic politicians are getting involved because stopping work on Revolution Wind threatens local jobs and their states' climate goals, and could drive up electricity prices throughout the region. Officials say the project is 80% complete, with all the underwater foundations and 45 out of 65 turbines already installed."
"President Donald Trump has made sweeping strides to prioritize fossil fuels and hinder renewable energy projects. Those include reviewing wind and solar energy permits, canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development and stopping work on another offshore wind project under construction for New York, although construction was later allowed to resume. Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is headed to North Kingstown, where the logistics and operations hub for the project is located."
Federal authorities halted construction on the Revolution Wind offshore wind project, citing unspecified national security concerns. The project is roughly 80 percent complete, with all underwater foundations and 45 of 65 turbines installed. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management declined further comment. Democratic governors, members of Congress and union workers urged the administration to resume work, citing risks to local jobs, state climate targets and potential increases in regional electricity prices. Large ocean-based wind farms are a central element of East Coast renewable energy plans. The administration has recently prioritized fossil fuels and reviewed or paused several renewable permits and projects.
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