Federal Judge Allows Revolution Wind Project to Resume Amid National Security Concerns

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction allowing the Revolution Wind offshore wind project to resume construction. The project, located off the coasts of Rhode Island and Connecticut, had been halted by the Trump administration in December 2025 due to unspecified national security concerns.

The Department of the Interior had suspended leases for five major offshore wind projects, including Revolution Wind, citing potential risks identified by the Department of Defense. The administration expressed concerns that wind turbines could interfere with radar systems, creating "clutter" that might obscure legitimate targets.

Developers and state officials challenged the suspension, arguing that the projects had undergone extensive safety and security reviews over the past decade. They contended that the halt jeopardized clean energy goals, job creation, and power reliability in the region.

The court's decision to lift the suspension allows Revolution Wind, which is approximately 87% complete, to proceed with construction. The project is expected to generate enough electricity to power over 350,000 homes upon completion.

President Donald Trump has consistently expressed opposition to offshore wind energy, stating, "We don't approve, and I told my people, we will not approve windmills."

The Interior Department did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the court's ruling. Legal proceedings for other affected offshore wind projects are ongoing, with further hearings scheduled in the coming weeks.