US is pulling back on offshore wind projects, including Vineyard Wind 1 off Martha’s Vineyard, amid security and legal issues.
As of late January 2026, U.S. District Judge Brian Murphy has issued a preliminary injunction allowing the Vineyard Wind offshore project near Massachusetts to resume construction despite the Trump administration's halt over national security concerns. The project is 95% complete and partially operational, expected to power over 400,000 homes. Similar rulings have allowed other East Coast wind projects to continue.
The US Interior Department announced that TotalEnergies will receive nearly $928 million to cancel offshore wind leases off North Carolina and New York. The company will instead invest in US fossil fuel projects, including a liquefied natural gas plant in Texas, reflecting a shift away from renewable energy under the current administration.