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September 1, 2025
Shifting Federal Policy Reshapes Offshore Wind Outlook Across the U.S.
From revisiting offshore wind energy regulations to investigating turbine imports, federal actions are redefining the industry's trajectory.
The U.S. offshore wind sector is navigating a shifting policy environment amid recent federal actions, which have slowed momentum and increased market uncertainty. These actions have led developers to…Read the full report
Key Takeaways
- The Trump administration has issued a stop-work order on the nearly completed 700 MW Revolution Wind project set to supply Rhode Island and Connecticut, and plans to revoke a key permit for US Wind’s 2.2-GW project off Maryland and Delaware.
- The U.S. Department of Commerce has launched an investigation into the national security implications of imports of wind turbines and their components.
- New York regulators are recalibrating the timeline for offshore wind transmission development in response to the federal permitting pause, while preserving the flexibility to act as soon as conditions allow.
