"The DOI said the security risks were flagged by the Defense Department in recently completed classified reports, and that the pause will allow the administration time to assess the possibility of mitigating the dangers posed by these projects. The pause will take effect immediately on wind projects up and down the East Coast, reported Fox Business Network's Darren Botelho. During this time of suspension we will work with the companies to find a mitigation"
"Burghum continued that the Defense Department has come back conclusively that the issues related to these large offshore winds programs have radar interference that creates genuine risk for the U.S. Particularly related to where they are in proximity to our east coast population centers. Donald Trump has long complained about offshore wind projects, calling them, Horrible. During a May campaign rally, Trump said the green energy projects were The worst and most expensive there is."
Interior Department paused major East Coast offshore wind projects after classified Defense Department reports flagged radar interference and national security risks. The pause takes effect immediately and will allow time to assess options to mitigate risks in coordination with developers. Defense Department findings identified radar interference from large offshore turbines that creates genuine risk, particularly near East Coast population centers. The decision aligns with President Trump's longstanding opposition to offshore wind and preference for increased oil and coal production. The Biden-Harris administration had set targets of 30 GW offshore wind by 2030 and 15 GW floating by 2035 under BOEM. Project mitigation and future approvals will be reassessed during the suspension.
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