Canada Blows A Big, Fat Offshore Wind Raspberry At Trump

The article discusses the ongoing development of offshore wind energy projects along the U.S. Atlantic coast despite former President Donald Trump’s efforts to halt them. Trump attempted to stop the domestic offshore wind industry by revoking federal leases and issuing stop-work orders in 2025, but legal challenges and court rulings allowed construction on five major projects—Vineyard Wind (Massachusetts), Revolution Wind (Rhode Island and Connecticut), Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind (New York), and Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind—to continue. These projects are progressing toward completion, signaling strong momentum for offshore wind energy in the region. Adding to this momentum, Canada is collaborating with Massachusetts to develop offshore wind power from Nova Scotia to New England. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston to strengthen offshore wind development in the North Atlantic. This partnership aims to lower energy costs, create jobs, and boost economic investment in both regions. Massachusetts officials emphasize the importance of offshore wind for energy