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🗞️ Driving the news: The Trump administration has issued a stop-work order on the nearly completed Revolution Wind farm off Connecticut’s coast, halting construction at 80% completion
• The 704 MW project was set to power 350,000 homes starting in 2025
• State officials and energy experts warn there are no immediate alternatives to replace its output
• The decision has triggered alarm in New England, a region already facing some of the nation’s highest energy costs and winter reliability risks
🔭 The context: New England has long struggled with limited energy infrastructure and heavy reliance on imported natural gas
• Offshore wind was seen as the cornerstone of the region’s clean energy future, complementing its constrained grid and aging fossil plants
• Trump officials have criticized offshore wind as too expensive, arguing it drives up electricity costs
• Local utilities and regulators counter that without wind power, reliance on oil-burning plants and imported gas will deepen, driving costs higher and threatening grid reliability
🌍 Why it matters for the planet: Offshore wind is one of the most significant renewable energy opportunities for the U.S. Northeast
• Revolution Wind was expected to reduce dependence on fossil fuels during winter peaks, when natural gas is scarce and costly
• Canceling or delaying offshore projects risks prolonging the use of outdated, high-emissions plants beyond their safe operating lives
• Experts warn it could also stifle investment, undermine consumer affordability, and weaken confidence in the region’s clean energy transition
⏭️ What's next: Connecticut officials warn consumers could face $200 million in higher annual energy market costs if the project is permanently canceled
• ISO New England has cautioned that project delays will increase risks to reliability and slow progress on decarbonization
• Regional leaders may revisit proposals to expand natural gas pipelines, though these would take years to build compared to the near-term benefits of offshore wind
💬 One quote: “Delaying the project will increase risks to reliability… It will stifle future investments, increase costs to consumers, and undermine the power grid’s reliability and the region’s economy now and in the future.” – ISO New England
📈 One stat: The Revolution Wind project, now halted, was slated to provide enough clean power for 350,000 homes beginning in 2025
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