A federal judge for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revoked permission for New Jersey’s first offshore wind energy farm, potentially hampering or terminating the project’s ambitions completely.
Environmental Appeal Judge Mary Kay Lynch It was remanded Under the Clean Air Act, the company will return to the US EPA issued to Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind in September last year. The move continues closely on President Donald Trump’s January 20th Note We seek a review of the federal government’s “Practice Leasing and Permit Practices for Wind Projects” and a review of the temporary withdrawal of all regions of the external continental shelf from offshore wind leases.
The remanded permit allowed “to build and operate two wind power projects off the coast of New Jersey,” according to the new ruling.
EPA officials Submit On February 28, a motion was made to the court to remand the offshore wind permit, allowing the agency to reassess the project’s environmental impact. The EPA, led by current administrator Lee Zeldin, took several actions within the past month to eliminate the green climate and renewable green energy initiative under the previous presidential administration. (Related: David Blackmon: Trump’s National Energy Council must finish Biden’s offshore wind boon toggle)
New Jersey Public Utilities Commission granted Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind signed a contract in 2021 to generate 1.5 megawatts of renewable energy at its Atlantic City coastal facility. Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind is a renewable energy company with “three offshore energy leasing areas over 400 square miles under active development.” Website. The court’s decision on Friday appears to cast a harsh shadow on the future of the project.
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“Expanding New Jersey’s offshore wind industry is a key component of achieving our goal of 100% clean energy by 2050, while still providing great opportunities and economic benefits for our state.” statement 2021.
In the same 2021 press release, Joseph L. Fiordaliso, chairman of the New Jersey Public Utilities Commission, said: “Under the leadership of Governor Murphy, he will make great strides towards his 7,500 MW offshore wind target by 2035, becoming a New Jersey resident and endure job opportunities.
Protests broke out at offshore wind farms between 2023 and 2025. running Through residential areas, dead whales and dolphins Washing On the Jersey Shore. Wind turbines off the coast of New England have previously poured wreckage into the ocean, prompting environmentalists’ concerns about wildlife.
This is not the first hurdle for the Atlantic Shores project. I pulled it A billion dollar investment planned for January this year. A few days later, the New Jersey Public Utilities Commission Abandoned A plan for the fourth offshore wind solicitation for bidding. This effectively ended the expansion of the Atlantic coast.
“As regulatory certainty is essential to deploying major energy projects, Atlantic Shores is disappointed with the EPA’s decision to regain a fully implemented permit,” the company said. statement I’ll read it. “The Atlantic coast is ready to fulfill the promise of American energy control, dedicated extensive time and resources to follow the complex, multi-year permitting process, bringing approval for the final project that is compliant with the law.”
Trump moved swiftly to reverse some of former President Joe Biden’s green energy policies, invoking a freezing of permits and construction of new wind projects on federal lands and waters. (Related: It was an offshore-esque cruel year despite analysts’ best speculations)
The Biden administration supported and subsidized efforts to meet it. goal Of 30 gigawatts of offshore energy by 2030, push forcefully postpones inflation, high interest rates and logistics; cancel of major projects.
The administration also defended the Inflation Reduction Act More A trillion dollar climate bill.
Trump’s January 20th Note The main concern surrounding offshore wind farms is cited “environmental impacts and costs to communities around invalid wind turbines.” Allegations of fatal impact on whales and other marine mammals I made a headline.
Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind did not respond to a request for comment from the Daily Call News Foundation in time for publication.
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