The White House bid to prioritize fossil fuels and hinder renewable energy development has also been felt in Maine, where the designation of offshore wind areas was rescinded and UMaine’s $15.8M research project off Castine was halted just weeks before its final launch.
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Maine offshore wind projects blown away by federal cancelation of plans
The Trump administration is halting plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development.
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Maine joins coalition of states suing Trump administration for blocking wind energy development
Attorneys general from 17 states and Washington, D.C., argue that the president doesn’t have the authority to unilaterally shut down the permitting process, as he did with an executive order on his first day back in office.
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Trump administration stalls UMaine’s offshore wind project
The University of Maine was ordered to halt work on the research project just weeks before it had planned to launch its most advanced floating wind turbine yet.
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Developer for Gulf of Maine offshore wind project puts power contract talks on hold
Pine Tree Offshore Wind has requested that the talks be temporarily suspended, citing ‘recent shifts in the energy landscape.’
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Backers of offshore wind and an outspoken foe unite against Sears Island terminal
Nearby Mack Point was again cited as an alternative because it’s an industrial site of an energy and port services company.
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Once poised to lead in offshore wind, Maine has stumbled
The state has a fleeting chance to get back in the race in 2025, despite President Trump’s antipathy.
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Trump tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to halt offshore wind
Sen. Angus King asked Doug Burgum, the president-elect’s pick to be Interior secretary to convince Trump wind power ‘isn’t all bad.’
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Trump has vowed to kill U.S. offshore wind projects. Will he succeed?
In campaign appearances, Trump railed against offshore wind and promised to sign an executive order to block such projects.
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Letter: Let’s stay positive on offshore wind
I urge everyone to continue to support the leaders who are working daily to ensure this industry evolves to the economic, energy and environmental benefit of all Mainers.