Court orders restart of all US offshore wind construction

February 3, 2026

TL;DR

The Trump administration has shown animosity towards wind power and previously issued an executive order blocking permitting for offshore wind projects.
The administration later attempted to halt construction of five ongoing offshore wind projects, citing a classified national security risk.
Companies building these projects sued the administration, and in three different courts, all have received temporary injunctions allowing them to continue construction.
Judges questioned the validity of the national security claims, noting the government's actions appeared irrational by blocking construction while allowing existing turbines to operate.
The injunctions were granted due to the lack of warning and communication from the government and the substantial harm to the companies, pending a final ruling.
The consistency of the rulings suggests the government's appeal is likely to fail, and some projects may be completed before an appeal can be heard.

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