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Connecticut, Rhode Island Sue to Revive $5B Wind Project

9/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

Connecticut and Rhode Island are suing the Trump administration to lift a stop-work order on the Revolution Wind project.
The lawsuit argues the order lacks legal basis and violates the Administrative Procedure Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.
Revolution Wind, a joint venture between Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables, has incurred $5 billion in costs.
The project supports over 2,500 jobs and is vital for regional energy and climate goals.
Critics claim the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's national security concerns are unfounded and politically driven.

History

Historical Context

The Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 aimed to enhance renewable energy in the U.S. The $5 billion Revolution Wind project by Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables exemplifies this ongoing commitment. Connecticut and Rhode Island's lawsuit against the Trump administration underscores historical tensions between state energy initiatives and federal authority, potentially affecting regional job creation and climate goals.

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Story summary

Connecticut and Rhode Island are suing the Trump administration to lift a stop-work order on the Revolution Wind project.
The lawsuit argues the order lacks legal basis and violates the Administrative Procedure Act and Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act.
Revolution Wind, a joint venture between Ørsted and Skyborn Renewables, has incurred $5 billion in costs.
The project supports over 2,500 jobs and is vital for regional energy and climate goals.
Critics claim the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's national security concerns are unfounded and politically driven.

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