Governor McKee calls the December federal action on offshore wind, including Revolution Wind, unjustified
Dan McKeeGovernor of Rhode Island
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee said the Trump administration's latest attempt to derail offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind, was reckless and unjustified. He said it threatens local economies, thousands of jobs and the affordable, reliable energy communities need.
“The Trump administration’s latest attempt to derail offshore wind projects is reckless and unjustified. It threatens local economies, thousands of jobs, and the affordable, reliable energy our communities need.”
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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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Rhode Island Governor's Office press release with Gov. Dan McKee's statement on the December 2025 federal action affecting offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind.
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Interior's announcement includes Revolution Wind among five paused leases. Burgum defended the action on security grounds; the department described radar interference and a review of possible mitigation.
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On December 22, 2025, the Interior Department announced a pause on five offshore wind leases, including Revolution Wind, citing national security risks.
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McKee also said Revolution Wind is nearly complete, has received all necessary approvals and has had its permits upheld by a federal court.
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The case asks whether the federal government was justified in halting Revolution Wind construction. McKee called the administration's latest attempt to derail offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind, reckless and unjustified. That rejects the halt itself, so we labeled it Condemned.
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