Offshore wind developers sue Trump administration for halting $25B in projects

Three offshore wind developers have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration following the Department of the Interior's decision on December 22 to halt $25 billion worth of offshore wind projects, which collectively would generate 6 gigawatts of electricity. The affected projects include Revolution Wind, nearly 90% complete, and Empire Wind and Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, each about 60% complete. Dominion, involved in these projects, reported losses of $5 million per day due to the halt. Meanwhile, Avangrid’s Vineyard Wind 1 project, nearly half operational, has not yet joined the legal action. The Department of the Interior justified the stoppage citing national security concerns, likely related to the interference wind turbines can cause with radar systems. Although specifics were not detailed, a February 2024 Department of Energy report acknowledged these radar challenges but also outlined potential solutions, such as careful site selection and technological adaptations. Coordination between the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management and military agencies aims to address these conflicts on a project-by