Trump Administration Orders Work Stoppage On Wind Farm Off Rhode Island

The Trump Administration ordered a halt to work on a massive wind farm project off the coast of Rhode Island that was 80% complete.

Matthew Giacona, the acting director of the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, sent a letter to the head of the company constructing the wind farm to "halt all ongoing activities related to the Revolution Wind Project on the outer continental shelf" due to vague concerns.

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Giacona's letter mentions "protection of the environment" and "national security interests of the United States."

U.S. Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, along with U.S. Reps. Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo issued a joint statement in response to the Trump Administration order.

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"We’re committed to ensuring Rhode Islanders have affordable electricity, but President Trump continues to recklessly increase energy prices," the statement said.

"Halting this nearly completed project is unwarranted and unacceptable," the statement said. "We will do everything we can to protect Rhode Island’s interests and help lower people’s energy bills."

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Orsted, the Danish company building the wind farm about 15 miles south of the Rhode Island coast, said it is "complying with the order and is taking appropriate steps to stop offshore activities, ensuring the safety of workers and the environment."

"Orsted is evaluating all options to resolve the matter expeditiously," the company said. "This includes engagement with relevant permitting agencies for any necessary clarification or resolution as well as through potential legal proceedings, with the aim being to proceed with continued project construction towards (commercial operation date) in the second half of 2026."

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Construction on Revolution Wind started in 2023 and was expected to be complete4d in 2026, according to the company.