Neronha says September ruling supports Rhode Island's case
Peter NeronhaRhode Island attorney general
Peter Neronha says the court's decision aligns with his argument that the halt was arbitrary and capricious.
“Today’s legal victory in Washington, D.C. reaffirms what we know to be true: this President cannot cancel clean energy projects just because he believes doing so is politically expedient for him,”
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Other statements by Peter Neronha in this case
- Rhode Island Attorney General Neronha calls the Revolution Wind stop-work order unlawful and announces a lawsuitEarlier: Condemned
- Neronha calls the suspension part of the president's all-out assault on wind energyLater: Condemned
- Neronha calls interference with Revolution Wind unlawful after January injunctionLater: Condemned
Where this statement fits
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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Neronha commented after the court granted preliminary relief in the developer's federal lawsuit.
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Neronha commented after the court granted preliminary relief in the developer's federal lawsuit.
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He welcomes the ruling for workers and families and says Rhode Island's case will continue.
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The statement criticizes the federal construction halt affecting Revolution Wind.
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