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Judge Lifts Sunrise Wind Halt, Boosts East Coast Projects

2/9/2026

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U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth lifted the Sunrise Wind stop-work order, allowing construction to proceed alongside four other offshore wind projects on the East Coast.
He found halting work would cause irreparable harm because Sunrise Wind loses about $2.5 million daily.
The projects could power 2.5 million homes and reduce reliance on natural gas.
Lamberth said the Administration's blocking attempts lacked evidence and should fail if unprofitable.

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U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth lifted the Sunrise Wind stop-work order, allowing construction to proceed alongside four other offshore wind projects on the East Coast.
He found halting work would cause irreparable harm because Sunrise Wind loses about $2.5 million daily.
The projects could power 2.5 million homes and reduce reliance on natural gas.
Lamberth said the Administration's blocking attempts lacked evidence and should fail if unprofitable.