Vineyard Wind sues Trump administration for halting construction
WBUR • • business
Key Points:
- Vineyard Wind developers have sued the Trump administration for unlawfully halting construction on their nearly complete offshore wind farm off Massachusetts, seeking a court order to resume work immediately.
- The 62-turbine project, 95% complete and already generating power, has invested $4.5 billion and is losing $2 million daily due to the shutdown, which threatens its completion before the March 31, 2026 deadline tied to a specialized vessel contract.
- The administration suspended five offshore wind projects citing national security concerns over turbine interference with military radar, but Vineyard Wind and others claim this rationale is arbitrary and that prior Defense Department approvals were granted.
- Massachusetts officials and environmental advocates condemned the suspension, highlighting Vineyard Wind's role in dec
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