Reed criticizes renewed offshore-wind halt
Jack ReedU.S. senator from Rhode Island
Reed criticized the renewed construction halt and argued that offshore wind should move forward to support affordability and jobs.
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Jack Reed said the administration's repeated attacks on offshore wind increased energy bills and harmed the economy.
“But Trump’s repeated attacks on offshore wind are holding our nation back, increasing energy bills, and hurting our economy.”
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Was the federal government justified in halting Revolution Wind construction?
Federal officials halted construction of Revolution Wind off Rhode Island in August and December 2025, citing national-security concerns. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended the December pause, while Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse criticized the interruptions. A federal judge granted preliminary injunctions against both orders. In September 2026, Connecticut announced installation of the project's final turbine.
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Reed criticized the renewed halt to offshore wind projects, explicitly including Revolution Wind, and argued that the policy harmed jobs and electricity affordability.
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Reed issued his response after the administration announced another halt affecting Revolution Wind.
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He pledged to fight for the projects to advance and argued that offshore wind could benefit Rhode Island's economy and environment.
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Reed expressly criticizes the renewed halt and urges the projects to proceed, so the statement condemns the action.
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The Dispute Index. "Reed criticizes renewed offshore-wind halt". First published: 2026-09-20. Last updated: 2026-09-22. https://disputeindex.com/events/1231-reed-criticized-the-renewed-construction-halt-and-argued