CleanTechnica•3 days ago
Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back In The Water …
Key Takeaway
The presidential order to halt a major offshore wind project signals heightened policy risk and regulatory uncertainty, directly impacting developer confidence and future investment in large-scale renewable energy in the US.
AI Summary
- •President Trump ordered an immediate halt to construction on the 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project.
- •This executive action introduces significant policy and regulatory uncertainty for large-scale renewable energy projects, particularly offshore wind, in the US.
- •Developers and large power consumers should anticipate increased political risk and potential volatility in project timelines and investment decisions for future energy infrastructure.
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Article Content
On December 22, President Donald Trump finally ordered a halt to construction activity at the 2.6-gigawatt Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. What took you so long, Donald? Trump has been threatening the US offshore wind industry with total destruction ever since January, one notable exception being the Virginia project. Somehow, ... [continued] The post Just When You Thought It Was Safe To Go Back In The Water … appeared first on CleanTechnica .