Summary
A judge has allowed the construction of a large wind project off the coast of Rhode Island to continue, despite a stop-work order from President Trump's administration. The project, called Revolution Wind, aims to provide energy to Rhode Island and Connecticut and is owned by Ørsted and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners. The decision comes amid claims of national security concerns cited by the administration.
Key Facts
- A federal judge ruled in favor of allowing Revolution Wind to continue construction.
- Revolution Wind is nearly finished and will supply power to Rhode Island and Connecticut.
- The project is a partnership between Ørsted and BlackRock's Global Infrastructure Partners.
- The Trump administration had previously halted construction due to national security concerns.
- This is one of five wind projects along the Atlantic Coast affected by the halt.
- The ongoing legal process could influence other similar wind project cases.
