Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Trump Administration Targets Massachusetts Wind Projects
The Trump administration is taking steps to stop more offshore wind projects.
This action affects the New England Wind 1 and 2 projects.
These projects aim to provide electricity to many homes.
The move is part of the administration's broader effort to hinder the wind energy sector.
Several wind farms have already faced delays or shutdowns due to these actions.
Investors in wind energy projects are now facing increased risk because of political actions.
The administration is also halting construction on existing projects, impacting the growth of offshore wind energy.
The Trump administration seeks to block the New England Wind 1 and 2 projects in Massachusetts.
This action is part of a series of setbacks for the offshore wind industry.
Avangrid Inc., a subsidiary of Iberdrola SA, is developing the projects.
The projects aim to supply electricity for over 900,000 homes.
Multiple wind farm developers are facing challenges due to political risks.
- Who
- The Trump administration
- What
- Is working to block the New England Wind 1 and 2 offshore wind projects.
- When
- The US filed a court document on Wednesday.
- Where
- Off the coast of Massachusetts
- Why
- As part of the Trump administration’s opposition to the offshore wind industry.
Wind Energy Advocates
Trump Administration
Project Approvals
Wind Energy Advocates
Supports rapid development and approval of wind energy projects to advance green energy initiatives and meet climate goals.
Trump Administration
Opposes the rapid development and approval of wind energy projects and seeks to block the development of projects.
- Project Names
- New England Wind 1 and 2
- Developer
- Avangrid Inc. (Iberdrola SA subsidiary)
- Location
- Southwest of Nantucket, Massachusetts
- Potential Electricity Supply
- Enough for over 900,000 homes
