In January 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order temporarily halting offshore wind lease sales in federal waters and pausing the issuance of approvals, permits, and loans for both onshore and offshore wind projects.
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On May 5, 2025, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha joined 17 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the executive order that halted progress on offshore wind projects. #1
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On June 10, 2025, Michael Brown, the CEO of SouthCoast Wind, submitted a declaration in the 17-state federal lawsuit number 1:25-cv-11221. #2
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A ruling is anticipated in September 2025 regarding the SouthCoast Wind/17-state lawsuit.
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The State of Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is suing President Donald Trump's January executive order in federal court. Simultaneously, the State of Rhode Island, through the Energy Facility Siting Board, is holding hearings to issue permits for SouthCoast Wind. #3
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently taken significant actions regarding offshore wind projects, particularly affecting the Northeast region. The review is part of a broader scrutiny of wind energy permits under the Trump administration.
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Note #1 : State of New York et al v. Trump et al case number (1:25-cv-11221) 17 states
Rhode Island Offshore Wind Hearings While Suing Trump EO
by Frank Haggerty
on Wednesday
On May 5, 2025, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha joined 17 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the executive order that halted progress on offshore wind projects. #1
.
On June 10, 2025, Michael Brown, the CEO of SouthCoast Wind, submitted a declaration in the 17-state federal lawsuit number 1:25-cv-11221. #2
.
A ruling is anticipated in September 2025 regarding the SouthCoast Wind/17-state lawsuit.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently taken significant actions regarding offshore wind projects, particularly affecting the Northeast region. The review is part of a broader scrutiny of wind energy permits under the Trump administration.
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