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Offshore Wind Projects Threatened by Trump Administration's Stop-Work Order

9/10/2025

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Ørsted and Iberdrola are striving to advance their U.S. offshore wind projects despite opposition from the Trump administration.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed discussions regarding the 80% complete Revolution Wind project.
The Trump administration issued a stop-work order for Revolution Wind and plans to contest permits for Iberdrola's New England projects.
Legal challenges from Revolution Wind and Rhode Island and Connecticut aim to counter the stop-work order.
The halt threatens over 2,000 jobs and could raise energy costs, with project values around $28 billion impacting investor confidence.

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Story summary

Ørsted and Iberdrola are striving to advance their U.S. offshore wind projects despite opposition from the Trump administration.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed discussions regarding the 80% complete Revolution Wind project.
The Trump administration issued a stop-work order for Revolution Wind and plans to contest permits for Iberdrola's New England projects.
Legal challenges from Revolution Wind and Rhode Island and Connecticut aim to counter the stop-work order.
The halt threatens over 2,000 jobs and could raise energy costs, with project values around $28 billion impacting investor confidence.