Summary
President Trump has ordered a pause on five offshore wind projects along the East Coast for at least 90 days. The suspension is due to national security concerns and the Interior Department will work with developers to address these issues.
Key Facts
- The pause affects five major wind projects currently under construction off the East Coast.
- The Interior Department will work with project developers during this 90-day pause.
- The suspension was announced because of unspecified national security threats.
- There is a possibility that the 90-day suspension could be extended.
- A federal judge recently struck down an executive order from President Trump that blocked wind energy projects.
- Local officials support these projects and are upset by the suspension.
- The Trump administration has taken multiple steps against renewable energy sources like offshore wind.
