The Trump administration has reversed a halt order on a giant offshore wind project in New York state, New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced recently.
The shift means construction can resume on the Empire Wind project, which is designed to deliver energy to Brooklyn, said statements from Hochul and Norwegian company Equinor.
Hochul thanked President Donald Trump, saying in a statement that called Empire Wind a "critical project" in terms of jobs and clean power.
"New York's economic future is going to be powered by abundant, clean energy that helps our homes and businesses thrive," Hochul said.
"We appreciate the fact that construction can now resume on Empire Wind, a project which underscores our commitment to deliver energy while supporting local economies and creating jobs," said Equinor CEO Anders Opedal.
