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Trump halts work on New England offshore wind project that's nearly complete

Trump halts work on New England offshore wind project that's nearly complete
business8/23/2025

The Trump administration halted construction on a nearly complete offshore wind project near Rhode Island as the White House continues to attack the battered U.S. offshore wind industry that scientists say is crucial to the urgent fight against climate change. Danish wind farm developer Orsted says the Revolution Wind project is about 80% complete, with 45 out of its 65 turbines already installed. President Donald Trump has made sweeping strides to prioritize fossil fuels and hinder renewable energy projects.

The Trump administration halted construction on a nearly complete offshore wind project near Rhode Island as the White House continues to attack the battered U.S. offshore wind industry that scientists say is crucial to the urgent fight against clima... [4761 chars]