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Judge Clears Vineyard Wind to Resume Construction, Powers 400,000 Homes

1/28/2026

Summary

Vineyard Wind Prevails

Judge Brian Murphy issued a preliminary injunction allowing Vineyard Wind to resume construction after the Trump administration halted the project over national security concerns.
Vineyard Wind is 95% complete and is expected to power over 400,000 homes.
In December, the order paused construction on five projects, citing radar interference risks.
Other projects have won court approvals to continue work, showing a growing challenge to the administration's offshore wind stance.

History

Historical Context

The Vineyard Wind project, initiated in 2015, represents a significant shift in U.S. energy policy, particularly under the Biden administration's 2021 goal of 30 GW of offshore wind by 2030. Nearly complete, it aims to power over 400,000 homes with 62 turbines. However, construction faced delays due to legal challenges and a December 2025 suspension by the Trump administration over national security concerns.

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Vineyard Wind Prevails

Judge Brian Murphy issued a preliminary injunction allowing Vineyard Wind to resume construction after the Trump administration halted the project over national security concerns.
Vineyard Wind is 95% complete and is expected to power over 400,000 homes.
In December, the order paused construction on five projects, citing radar interference risks.
Other projects have won court approvals to continue work, showing a growing challenge to the administration's offshore wind stance.

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