The Department of the Interior (DOI) has slammed the brakes on the sprawling "Revolution Wind" project off the coasts of Rhode Island and Connecticut.
The Daily Caller reported that in a decisive move aligning with President Donald Trump’s energy priorities, the DOI, through its Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), has ceased all activity on this offshore wind endeavor, while simultaneously targeting other green energy projects favored by the previous administration.
Back in 2023, the Biden administration gave the green light to Revolution Wind’s construction plan, part of a broader push for wind and solar tech backed by billions in subsidies, loans, and grants.
Fast forward to now, and the Trump administration is flipping the script, prioritizing what it calls reliable and affordable energy over what it views as untested, costly experiments.
On July 7, President Trump signed an executive order directing the DOI to rework regulations and policies, stripping away any special treatment for wind and solar projects on public lands.
By August 1, the DOI had rolled out new permitting hurdles for green energy initiatives, making it clear that the days of easy approvals are over.
The Revolution Wind project, situated on the federally-owned Outer Continental Shelf, isn’t the only casualty— the DOI is also moving to ax the Lava Ridge Wind Project in southern Idaho, another Biden-era approval.
Earlier this year, in March, the administration yanked a permit for a massive offshore wind proposal in New Jersey, signaling a consistent pattern of pushback against the industry.
“Americans deserve energy that is affordable, reliable, and built to last — not experimental and expensive wind projects that are proven failures,” said DOI deputy press secretary Aubrie Spady. Well, that’s a sharp jab at the green agenda, and it’s hard to argue when energy bills keep climbing for those stuck with wind-dependent grids.
“In line with President Trump’s Energy Dominance Agenda, Interior is putting an immediate stop to these costly failures to deliver a stronger energy future and lower costs for American families,” Spady added. If the goal is energy that doesn’t break the bank, this move might just resonate with folks tired of footing the bill for lofty climate goals.
Opposition to wind projects isn’t new—back in 2023, protests erupted over high-voltage cables snaking through neighborhoods, while environmentalists raised alarms after dolphins washed ashore along the East Coast, pointing fingers at wind tech.
Fishermen, too, have been vocal, arguing that their livelihoods can’t coexist with sprawling offshore wind farms disrupting their waters. It’s a fair concern when an entire industry feels pushed aside for projects that haven’t proven their worth.
President Trump himself weighed in on Truth Social, writing, “the days of stupidity are over in the USA!!!” That’s classic Trump—blunt, unapologetic, and aimed at rallying those who see wind and solar as more hype than help.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum chimed in on X, noting that wind projects “are known to kill eagles,” and vowed to enforce protections for these iconic birds.
It’s a poignant reminder that even well-intentioned policies can have unintended consequences for nature, something both sides should ponder.