Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has responded to the Trump Administration’s decision to suspend leases for five East Coast wind farms, including the Revolution Wind project near Rhode Island. The suspension affects several wind energy sites that were in various stages of development.
In a statement, Attorney General Neronha said, “Today’s surprise suspension order affecting nearly a half-dozen of America’s wind energy sites, including nearly completed Revolution Wind off the coast of Rhode Island, is yet another attempt by this President to continue his all-out assault on wind energy. The actions of this Administration have undercut our clean energy infrastructure, causing Rhode Islanders to pay the price – in the cost of ever-increasing energy bills, placing well-paying jobs in jeopardy, and preventing a future of domestic clean energy production. The courts have already reaffirmed what we have known to be true since day one: that this President cannot cancel clean energy projects just because he believes doing so is politically expedient for him.
“We are reviewing today’s suspension order, and will continue to stand up to this President when his actions threaten to harm Rhode Islanders.”
The affected Revolution Wind project was nearing completion and was expected to contribute significantly to local renewable energy production and job creation.
