New York halts offshore wind power lines, citing Trump opposition

Source: New York Post

The NYS Public Service Commission is halting the approval process for construction of new transmission lines to bring offshore wind power into the New York City downstate region, citing President Trump’s opposition to such projects, the groups said. The decision leaves New York’s green energy law in shambles — and is a blow to the offshore wind industry’s push to become a major power player, energy industry sources said. Gas and electric utility customers would pay for the costs of the transmission lines to transport wind power that doesn’t exist, leaving them vulnerable to rate hikes — since the Trump administration blocked the issuance of new permits and leases for offshore wind projects.