offshore-wind
Empire Wind 1
Major offshore wind project off Long Island facing federal opposition including leasing suspensions and tax credit phase-outs under Trump administration.
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Risk Score
critical Risk
Risk Factors
regulatory
9/10
legal
5/10
political
9/10
community
3/10
environmental
4/10
economic
6/10
procedural
7/10
Analysis: Part of broader federal assault on offshore wind. One of 17 projects affected.
Timeline
2025
political
Part of 17 offshore projects facing federal opposition
2025-12
regulatory
Federal leasing suspensions impact project
Opposition Groups
No opposition groups documented.
Legal Challenges
No active litigation documented.
Key Arguments Against
- Federal policy opposition
- Leasing suspensions
- Tax credit uncertainty
Political Positions
Trump Administration
Position: oppose
- Leasing suspensions
- Tax credit phase-outs