Trump's Offshore Wind Sabotage Continues to Show as Projects Move Forward Despite Judicial Rulings
In a significant victory for clean energy, four major offshore wind projects have resumed construction following federal judges' rulings against the Trump administration's attempts to halt their development. The projects, which will collectively generate nearly five gigawatts of electricity enough to power 3.5 million homes, are now moving forward despite continued opposition from the outgoing president.
In December, the Trump administration issued a stop-work order for five offshore wind projects along the east coast, citing "reasons of national security". President Trump has repeatedly expressed his disdain for wind turbines, stating that they pose a threat to national security and calling them "losers".
However, federal judges have rejected the administration's claims, allowing construction to resume on four of the projects. The fifth project, Sunrise Wind, is also fighting the stop-work order and is expected to win its court hearing.
Industry experts say that while Trump may be losing in court, his efforts to undermine offshore wind are having a significant impact on the industry. Kris Ohleth, director of the Special Initiative on Offshore Wind, notes that despite the court rulings, new projects are not expected to start construction until there is a fundamental shift in US policy and regulatory environment.
The Trump administration's actions have sent shockwaves through the energy sector, with many experts citing fossil fuel-funded disinformation campaigns as a major contributing factor. The move has also undermined America's permitting process, turning it into a cartel system where developers need to please powerful interests to build something.
Despite this uncertainty, experts are already looking forward to 2029 and believe that a new administration will usher in a more supportive environment for offshore wind. "We're counting on the fact that there will be a president who doesn't find offshore wind so repugnant," Ohleth said.
For now, projects like Vineyard Wind and Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind are moving forward, providing much-needed electricity to power homes and businesses. As one industry expert noted, Trump's efforts may be hindering progress, but the war on wind is far from over.
In a significant victory for clean energy, four major offshore wind projects have resumed construction following federal judges' rulings against the Trump administration's attempts to halt their development. The projects, which will collectively generate nearly five gigawatts of electricity enough to power 3.5 million homes, are now moving forward despite continued opposition from the outgoing president.
In December, the Trump administration issued a stop-work order for five offshore wind projects along the east coast, citing "reasons of national security". President Trump has repeatedly expressed his disdain for wind turbines, stating that they pose a threat to national security and calling them "losers".
However, federal judges have rejected the administration's claims, allowing construction to resume on four of the projects. The fifth project, Sunrise Wind, is also fighting the stop-work order and is expected to win its court hearing.
Industry experts say that while Trump may be losing in court, his efforts to undermine offshore wind are having a significant impact on the industry. Kris Ohleth, director of the Special Initiative on Offshore Wind, notes that despite the court rulings, new projects are not expected to start construction until there is a fundamental shift in US policy and regulatory environment.
The Trump administration's actions have sent shockwaves through the energy sector, with many experts citing fossil fuel-funded disinformation campaigns as a major contributing factor. The move has also undermined America's permitting process, turning it into a cartel system where developers need to please powerful interests to build something.
Despite this uncertainty, experts are already looking forward to 2029 and believe that a new administration will usher in a more supportive environment for offshore wind. "We're counting on the fact that there will be a president who doesn't find offshore wind so repugnant," Ohleth said.
For now, projects like Vineyard Wind and Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind are moving forward, providing much-needed electricity to power homes and businesses. As one industry expert noted, Trump's efforts may be hindering progress, but the war on wind is far from over.
! It's crazy that the Trump administration tried to halt them citing "national security" 
... like, what even is that? Industry experts are saying that his efforts might be slowing down progress, but I'm hopeful for a new admin in 2029 
. We need more renewable energy sources ASAP, especially when we know how bad the climate crisis is 
! Onward and upward for clean energy 
#OffshoreWindMatters #CleanEnergyForAll #SustainabilityIsKey
I mean, offshore wind is literally a lifesaver for our planet and he's just throwing his weight around to stop it. Newsflash, dude: climate change isn't going away! 
We need all the renewable energy we can get and those turbines are the way forward. It's so annoying that he keeps trying to halt progress like this. At least some of these projects have gotten the green light from courts, but I'm sure there will be more battles ahead. Fingers crossed for a president who'll actually support clean energy in 2029 
If Trump thinks wind turbines are a threat, maybe he should focus on the real threats, like climate change. And btw, 2029 can't come soon enough - hopefully a new admin will actually support clean energy instead of playing politics with it 
It's crazy how they're still trying to stifle innovation and progress in the US.
. The Trump admin is notorious for playing politics with science and facts 
. But, in the end, the judges got it right 
. It's a shame that industry experts are saying new projects won't start until there's a change in policy 
. Can't we just get on with it? 
️! We need more people like Kris Ohleth who are fighting for a cleaner energy future 
. I mean, it's not just about the environmental impact of fossil fuels, which we all know is huge, but also about the economic benefits of investing in clean energy.
. Until then, we can just hope that Trump's efforts don't do too much damage 
.