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Thursday, Sep. 11, 2025

Did Trump shut down a nearly completed wind energy project in Connecticut?

Mariana Navarrete Villegas, CT Mirror
yes

The renewable energy wind project Revolution Wind was 80% complete when Trump halted its construction. 

On August 22, 2025, the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a stop work order, citing national security concerns, although it did not identify any legal violation or threat to safety. At the time, all offshore foundations had been completed and 45 out of 65 wind turbines were installed.

The project began construction in Rhode Island in 2023 and was expected to start commercial operations next year, delivering enough electricity to power 350,000 homes in New England, according to Connecticut’s Department of Environmental Protection.

A DEEP preliminary analysis estimates a loss of the project could increase the cost of electricity for businesses and residents across New England by 5% to 7%.

Connecticut, Rhode Island, and the development companies have sued the Trump administration over the wind farm stop-work order.

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