US EditionTrump administration halts five under-construction offshore wind projects, citing national security
- On Monday, the Trump administration suspended federal leases for all large offshore wind projects under construction, pausing five Atlantic offshore wind projects including a massive Virginia offshore wind farm.
- In a news release, the U.S. Department of the Interior cited national security risks from recently completed classified reports attributed to the `Department of War`, highlighting turbine movement and light reflectivity as potential radar interference concerns.
- Several developers say the suspension imperils billions of dollars in investment and stalls nearly six gigawatts of new electricity, including a Virginia farm nearly 60% complete and delivering over two gigawatts—enough for around 660,000 homes.
- Trade groups argued companies worked with the Department of Defense for over a decade and a federal judge earlier this month vacated an executive order tied to the administration's re-evaluation, while clean-energy and fossil-fuel groups warned the move would kill jobs and raise electricity prices.
- Just last week, the regional grid operator reported record-high auction prices while mid-Atlantic states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia face energy supply shortages and high electricity bills, though experts on turbine design say issues can be mitigated, as seen in Sweden last year.
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Trump halts five wind projects off Atlantic coast
The US government halted five wind projects off the country’s East Coast, the latest blow to clean power under the second Donald Trump administration. Officials cited classified national security risks, though Trump has also long held personal disdain for wind power, particularly offshore turbines. The suspensions come despite voter concerns about ballooning electricity costs as well as rising demand for energy to power AI data centers. The move…
According to the administration of Trump, the Pentagon complained of interference in the radar caused by the giant floors of these parks located on the east coast. Most promoters are European.
An important part of Trump's policy is the promotion of conventional energy such as oil and gas. In addition, the US President tries to make renewable projects as difficult as possible. Now he suspends the leases of five wind power projects - allegedly out of concern for national security.
US suspends offshore wind leases in new setback for industry
The U.S. is suspending leases for all five wind farms under construction off the East Coast in the latest blow to a sector that’s been targeted repeatedly by the Trump administration as part of its attack on clean energy.
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