According to developer Equinor, about 30% of the project is already complete.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on May 19 that the Trump administration agreed to lift the stop order on a major wind project off the New York coast, which has been pending since last month.
Hochul announced that President Donald Trump and Bulgham have allowed the project to resume after engaged in “countless conversations” between developer Equiner and White House officials.
“The future of New York’s economy will be driven by abundant, clean energy that will help our homes and businesses thrive. I fought to save clean energy jobs in New York.
Norway-based Equiner thanked him for allowing the project to resume and thanked Hochul for his efforts, saying it would help to provide energy to half a million homes in New York.
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According to the company, about 30% of the project has already been completed. Imperial Wind is scheduled to begin power generation in 2027.
“We are grateful for the fact that construction can resume at Empire Wind, a project that underscores our commitment to supporting the local economy and providing energy while creating jobs,” Equiner President and CEO Anders Opedal said in a statement.
The Home Office did not respond to requests for comment at each publication time.
Located 15-30 miles southeast of Long Island, the project was developed in two phases. Empire Wind 1 is projected to produce 810 megawatts of electricity in 500,000 homes in New York.
Equiner said Empire Wind 1 will contribute to New York’s goal of securing 9 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2035. The second phase of the project remains in the early stages.
The National Marine Industry Association (NOIA) praised the Trump administration for its rapid review of the project, saying it plays a key role in moving forward with the country’s energy production.
