Summary
The Trump administration has canceled plans for new offshore wind energy projects in U.S. federal waters. Over 3.5 million acres that were set aside for wind development will no longer be used for new wind farm projects. This follows a shift in energy policy aimed at supporting more traditional energy sources like oil and gas.
Key Facts
- The Trump administration canceled plans for new offshore wind projects in federal waters.
- More than 3.5 million acres were initially designated for wind energy projects.
- The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is ending the designation of areas for wind development.
- Offshore wind lease sales were planned near Texas, Louisiana, Maine, New York, California, and Oregon.
- An early executive order paused approvals and permits for wind projects.
- There is opposition to wind projects, particularly in New Jersey.
- Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington D.C. are suing to challenge the policy.
- The U.S.'s first commercial-scale offshore wind farm opened last year near Montauk Point, New York.
