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Judge Greenlights Revolution Wind Project, Resuming Power Plans

9/25/2025

Summary

Story summary

A federal judge ruled the Revolution Wind project can resume, reversing the Trump administration's stop-work order.
The project is 80% complete and would power 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Losses reached $2.3 million daily. Ørsted plans an immediate restart and will continue talks with federal officials.
The Interior Department has not indicated an appeal but will review national-security impacts.

History

Historical Context

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 allocated $90 billion to clean energy, spurring significant investments in renewable projects. Ørsted's Revolution Wind project, now 80% complete, aims to power 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut. A recent federal ruling to resume construction highlights the evolving political landscape surrounding renewable energy, particularly following the Trump administration's previous restrictions.

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Story summary

A federal judge ruled the Revolution Wind project can resume, reversing the Trump administration's stop-work order.
The project is 80% complete and would power 350,000 homes in Rhode Island and Connecticut.
Losses reached $2.3 million daily. Ørsted plans an immediate restart and will continue talks with federal officials.
The Interior Department has not indicated an appeal but will review national-security impacts.

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