Offshore wind

Offshore wind

These fishermen made peace with offshore wind. Then Trump came along.

Called “traitors” at the docks, over 100 East Coast fishermen are also working for wind developers. Many voted for a president who wants to tear it all down.

By Clare Fieseler . 30 June 2025

Offshore wind

Anti-offshore wind groups target $426M grant for California port

Activists want Trump to claw back funding for a floating offshore wind port in Northern California, signaling an expansion of anti-wind sentiment to the West Coast.

By Clare Fieseler . 17 June 2025

About a dozen wind turbines in the ocean

Offshore wind

A timeline of Trump’s failed attempt to kill Empire Wind

Trump officials will allow the New York offshore wind farm to resume construction, backing down from a controversial stop-work order and months of attacks.

By Clare Fieseler . 20 May 2025

Offshore wind

‘Nobody’s seen it’: An elusive report could drive Empire Wind to collapse

Sen. Chuck Schumer, Equinor, and Interior staff say Trump officials refuse to share NOAA documents that are the basis for Empire Wind’s costly stop-work order.

By Clare Fieseler . 16 May 2025

Three stickers on a table. Each has a wind turbine, a U.S. flag, and the words "American Energy Dominance"

Offshore wind

How to talk to Republicans about offshore wind

At a recent offshore wind industry conference, speakers had lots of advice on how to make the case for President Trump’s least favorite form of energy.

By Clare Fieseler . 13 May 2025

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States are suing to block Trump’s wind ban. NJ’s AG explains why.

New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin told Canary Media Trump’s anti-wind order is "flagrantly illegal." He and 17 other AGs are fighting it in court.

By Clare Fieseler . 6 May 2025

Aerial shot of wind turbine parts on a vessel at a waterfront yard at sunset

Offshore wind

Massive Virginia offshore wind project presses on with construction

Dominion said its wind project, the largest under construction in the U.S, will be completed on time — a bright spot for an industry facing turbulence.

By Clare Fieseler . 5 May 2025