Trump, wind projects
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One New England offshore wind project has secured court approval to restart construction after the Trump administration paused the leases on five major projects days before Christmas, and Gov. Maura Healey says she's in touch with wind power "partner states" about getting the sector back to work.
A federal judge has ruled for a second time in Revoution Wind's favor, lifting a stop-work imposed by the Trump administration.
New York's attorney general files lawsuits against Trump's offshore wind halt, arguing it threatens state economy and energy infrastructure.
The delays are attributed to federal uncertainty, including stop-work orders issued by the Trump Administration on five major projects. Two projects, Revolution Wind and Empire Wind, have questioned their continued viability due to the federal actions.
The company is trying to finish installing the last of its turbines, located about 12 miles southwest of Aquinnah, in the next 41 days. After that, the installation vessel may need to leave for other work.