Wind
Dec 15, 2025
Trump’s Energy Pick: A Bold Plan to Embrace Both Renewables and Fossil Fuels
Trump’s energy secretary nominee proposes a dual strategy to develop renewable energy alongside fossil fuel resources.
Trump’s nominee for energy secretary has unveiled a controversial strategy to simultaneously promote the development of renewable energy sources and expand fossil fuel production. This approach aims to balance environmental sustainability with energy independence and economic growth. The plan has sparked debate, with proponents praising its pragmatism in addressing diverse energy needs and critics questioning its feasibility and potential environmental impact. The nominee emphasized the importance of innovation and maintaining U.S. leadership in global energy markets. 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.