The nearly completed Revolution Wind offshore wind farm project off the coasts of Rhode Island and Connecticut faces an uncertain future after the U.S. administration halted construction last week citing unspecified national security concerns. Democratic governors of both states, members of Congress, and labor unions have called on President Donald Trump’s administration to allow construction to resume. The project has already installed 45 of 65 turbines and is vital for local jobs and the states’ climate goals. Revolution Wind is expected to supply electricity to over 350,000 homes at a fixed rate of 9.8 cents per kilowatt-hour for 20 years, which is below the New England average. Large offshore wind farms like this are key to the U.S. government’s renewable energy plans, especially in densely populated East Coast states with limited land for solar and wind farms.

President Trump has prioritized fossil fuels and taken steps to delay renewable energy projects, including reviewing permits and halting other offshore wind projects, though some construction has resumed later. Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee are actively supporting the project, emphasizing its economic and energy importance.