Orsted Sues Trump Administration Over Offshore Wind Farm Block in Rhode Island, Connecticut

Danish energy company Orsted has sued the Trump administration for halting its Revolution Wind offshore project, which is 80% complete and intended to power 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut. The administration issued a stop work order citing unspecified national security concerns, particularly Interior Secretary Doug Burgum's worry that wind turbines could interfere with radar systems and potentially facilitate drone attacks. Critics, including retired Navy Cmdr. Kirk Lippold, have called these security concerns unfounded. The Trump administration has also reconsidered approvals for other major offshore wind projects that collectively could power nearly 2.5 million homes in the Northeast. Orsted argues that the stop work order threatens billions of dollars already invested and could cause irreparable harm, while state and labor groups warn the halt could cost about 1,000 union jobs and disrupt regional power reliability. This legal challenge reflects President Trump's broader hostility to renewable energy and preference for fossil fuels, which has triggered significant opposition from clean energy advocates and officials.