From The Boston Globe · · 50s
Trump Administration Targets Massachusetts Wind Project Permit
Trump administration seeks court review of Massachusetts offshore wind project permit.
In brief
Trump administration seeks court review of Massachusetts offshore wind project permit. Trump administration wants federal judge to reconsider Massachusetts offshore wind project permit. Originally reported by The Boston Globe.
Trump administration seeks permit review
Trump administration asks federal judge to let it reconsider a major federal permit for Massachusetts offshore wind project.
Project approved in 2024
New England Wind project received federal approval in 2024 during Biden administration.
Justice Department filing
Justice Department filed motion to remand permit to Interior Department due to major adverse impacts.
Developer declined comment
Avangrid, the developer, declined to comment on the permit reconsideration request.
Trump's offshore wind stance
Trump administration views offshore wind as "ugly" and unreliable compared to fossil fuels.
Senator Whitehouse warning
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse warned administration risks derailing Senate bipartisan permitting bill.
In short
Trump administration wants federal judge to reconsider Massachusetts offshore wind project permit.
