Now Is a Good Time to Distance Yourself from America’s Offshore Wind Industry
Impact of Regulatory Environment on Energy Investment Are the complexities of the energy and climate regulatory landscape hindering companies’ ability to secure funding and execute energy initiatives in the United States? Colette Hirstius, the head of U.S. Shell, thinks so. In a recent interview, she commented on the issue. “I think uncertainty in the regulatory […]
Biden Administration Eased Process for Offshore Wind Projects Despite Warning Signs
The Biden Administration has recognized significant offshore wind projects despite concerns raised internally about the potential risks to taxpayers, as revealed in documents obtained by the Functional Government Initiative (FGI). Recently approved is a substantial “revolutionary” project off the coasts of Rhode Island and Connecticut, which is associated with a company from Denmark. The administration […]
California lawmakers approve plans to boost oil production in the Central Valley and limit offshore drilling.
Sacramento – In a move to support struggling oil refineries, California lawmakers approved a last-minute bill on Saturday. This legislation will allow for the construction of 2,000 new oil wells annually in the San Joaquin Valley while also tightening restrictions on drilling along the state’s famous coastline. Known as Senate Bill 237, this agreement emerged […]
California lawmakers reach a late agreement to support the oil industry while restricting offshore drilling.
Sacramento – As worries grow about refinery closures leading to higher gasoline prices, California’s legislative leaders put forward a last-minute proposal aimed at boosting oil production to support the struggling fossil fuel sector, even as it further restricts offshore drilling. This compromise, negotiated by Governor Gavin Newsom, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, and Senate Pro Tem […]
Fishermen Commend Trump’s Elimination of Biden’s Offshore Wind Projects
Fishermen Support Withdrawal of Offshore Wind Farm Permit On Wednesday, fishermen from New England expressed their approval of the Trump administration’s recent decision to withdraw yet another permit for a large offshore wind farm. This move has sparked ongoing debates within the green energy sector. Jason Joyce, a board member of the New England Fishermen’s […]
Trump Administration Contemplates Canceling Another Offshore Wind Permit
Trump Administration Reevaluates Offshore Wind Projects The Trump administration has recently taken a step back from approving a significant offshore wind project near Nantucket, Massachusetts, and has also halted several other offshore ventures. On Friday, the Department of Justice filed a motion with the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., indicating that the Department of […]
Trump Is Not Responsible For All Of Offshore Wind’s U.S. Shortcomings
Some analysts are expressing concerns over the decline of the US offshore wind industry, linking it to the changes in federal policies during Donald Trump’s second presidency. However, the situation is more complicated than it appears. The recent difficulties faced by Danish developer Orsted in the US highlight broader issues within the industry. Orsted made […]
Trump Administration Aims to Eliminate Another Major Biden-Era Offshore Wind Project
Trump Administration Halts Maryland Offshore Wind Project The Trump administration is taking steps to stop the development of a significant offshore wind farm along the coast of Maryland, according to recent court documents. On Friday, Attorney General Pam Bondy filed a motion to withdraw federal approval for the project, which had been a key initiative […]
Trump Administration Cancels Large Offshore Wind Initiative
DOI Halts Large Offshore Wind Projects Recently, the Department of the Interior (DOI) has suspended activities related to major offshore wind energy projects. This decision involves the Office of Marine Energy Management (BoEM), which has paused initiatives like the Revolution Wind projects off the coasts of Rhode Island and Connecticut. This move aligns with former […]
David Blackmon: The True Nature of Offshore Wind is Revealed
Ørsted’s Winds of Change: A Tough Road Ahead Green energy narratives are seemingly emerging faster than wind turbine blades can spin in a Nantucket storm. On August 11, 2025, Ørsted, Denmark’s major player in offshore wind, made a startling announcement regarding its U.S. operations. The company decided to pursue up to 60 billion Danish kroner, […]