Offshore Wind Project Clears Federal Hurdle, Construction Resumes, CT Leaders Say

HARTFORD, CT — A U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruling has cleared the way for the Revolution Wind offshore wind project to resume construction. The court issued a preliminary injunction, blocking the Trump administration's latest attempt to prevent the completion of the project, which is nearing its final stages.

Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Katie Dykes released statements following the court's decision. The project's continuation is expected to impact energy costs and job creation in the state.

Governor Lamont stated, “This project should have never been shut down the first time or second time by the White House. Federal interference has stood in the way of lower energy costs and good-paying jobs, but today’s ruling puts Revolution Wind back on track.” He added that with construction resuming, the project will help deliver a more diverse energy supply and lower utility costs for families and businesses. Governor Lamont said he looks forward to seeing the project move ahead without further disruption and begin powering more than 300,000 homes.

Commissioner Dykes commented on the court's confirmation, saying, “Once again, the courts have confirmed what we already know, that the federal government’s efforts to stop the Revolution Wind project are nonsensical, arbitrary, and capricious.” She noted that this news is welcome for the dedicated skilled laborers working on the project and for Connecticut ratepayers, who stood to lose an estimated $500 million per year if the project were blocked.

The preliminary injunction allows the state-backed project to move forward. The Revolution Wind project aims to provide a stable energy source and contribute to the region's energy independence. The decision is anticipated to ensure the project's completion, benefiting both the local economy and residents through reduced energy expenses, officials said. State officials are optimistic about the project's continued progress.

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