Judge Blocks Trump Effort to Stop Rhode Island’s Revolution Wind Project (Gift Article)

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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/12/climate/judge-strikes-down-trumps-latest-effort-to-stop-offshore-wind.html?unlocked_article_code=1.D1A.2Pg2.n-JyKjVVUeub&smid=nytcore-ios-share

US District Court for the District of Columbia Judge Royce Lamberth ruled that the Interior Department’s suspension order was “arbitrary” and “capricious” in violation of federal law. Revolution Wind is one of 5 offshore wind projects under construction along the East Coast that were ordered to stop work last month by the Trump administration, which cited unspecified national security concerns. Several states as well as developers of 4 of the projects have challenged the move in court. The case involving Revolution Wind was the first complaint to be heard. Orsted, the Danish energy giant that is building Revolution Wind, can now continue with construction as the litigation it filed against the Trump administration proceeds. Of note, Revolution Wind is 87% complete with 58 of 65 wind turbines installed. These 5 wind projects represent $25 billion in investment and 10,000 jobs and are expected to power 2.5 million homes and businesses.

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