Trump Administration Halts Nearly Complete $4B Offshore Wind Farm Rhode Island, Connecticut

The Trump administration has ordered a halt to construction of the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm off the coast of Rhode Island, citing national security concerns. The nearly completed $4 billion project, developed by Danish company Ørsted and Global Infrastructure Partners, is 80% finished and expected to power 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut by next year. This action marks the second time the administration has stopped an offshore wind project during construction, reflecting President Trump's longstanding opposition to wind energy and broader efforts to restrict renewable energy development. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's stop-work order follows a review of potential national security risks related to offshore wind turbines and components, with possible tariffs or quotas under investigation. Ørsted is considering legal action and assessing financial impacts while seeking resolution with federal agencies to resume construction. The suspension threatens thousands of jobs and contracts in the region and raises concerns among industry stakeholders about the future of renewable energy projects in the United States.