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EPA Chief Defends Wind Energy Amid Trump Administration's Cuts

8/25/2025

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin addressed the Trump administration's suspension of the $4 billion Revolution Wind farm off Rhode Island.
He attributed the decision to Trump's opposition to wind energy and concerns over windmill imports affecting national security.
Zeldin highlighted the importance of reliable baseload power, contrasting it with Texas's reliance on wind energy.
He reaffirmed the EPA's commitment to advancing U.S. energy dominance.

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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin addressed the Trump administration's suspension of the $4 billion Revolution Wind farm off Rhode Island.
He attributed the decision to Trump's opposition to wind energy and concerns over windmill imports affecting national security.
Zeldin highlighted the importance of reliable baseload power, contrasting it with Texas's reliance on wind energy.
He reaffirmed the EPA's commitment to advancing U.S. energy dominance.