Wind
Jan 21, 2025
Trump Administration Halts Wind Energy Projects Amid Fossil Fuel Expansion
President Trump has issued an executive order pausing offshore wind lease sales and permits for onshore and offshore wind projects, aiming to bolster fossil fuel development and reduce energy costs.
In a move aligning with his pro-fossil fuel agenda, President Trump signed an executive order temporarily halting new offshore wind lease sales and pausing permits for wind energy projects. The order directs the Interior Secretary to review the environmental and economic impacts of these projects, with the goal of promoting fossil fuel development to lower energy costs. Critics argue this decision undermines progress in renewable energy and could face legal challenges, while supporters claim it prioritizes reliable and cost-effective energy sources. Read more.
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May 19, 2025
Empire Wind Project Resumes Construction After Trump Administration Lifts Pause
The Trump administration has lifted its stop-work order on Equinor’s $5 billion Empire Wind project off New York’s coast, allowing construction to resume on a wind farm expected to power over 500,000 homes by 2027.
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May 6, 2025
Wind Power Made More Practical with 3D Printing
UC Irvine’s AM³ Lab is deploying robotic 3D printing of novel concrete materials—eliminating traditional formwork and on-site casting—to build ultra-tall wind-turbine towers and components, reducing steel use, labor, and transport challenges while enabling advanced designs for both onshore and offshore applications.