Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has joined other governors describing the Trump administration's decision to pause offshore wind leases as an "egregious attack on clean energy."
In a joint statement with the governors of Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York, McKee and the others said pausing active leases for completed or nearly completed projects defies logic, hurts the country's bid for energy independence and drives up the cost for American ratepayers.
Governor McKee said' “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.
“Trying to stop these projects now is cruel to workers and their families, especially during the holiday season. Revolution Wind is nearly complete, has received all necessary approvals, and has had its permits upheld by a federal court—there is no reason to halt its progress. We will work with other impacted states to pursue every available option to keep this project, and others like it, moving forward.”
The governors said they will "fight back" to ensure the projects move forward.
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