Future of offshore wind power on LI uncertain following Trump administration order
The Trump Administration issued a stop work order on Empire Wind 1 - a previously approved wind farm off Long Island's south shore.
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Community leaders rallied on the steps of Nassau County's Legislature Tuesday to call on President Donald Trump and his administration to reverse their position on offshore wind power.
A stop work order was issued for Empire Wind 1 - a previously approved offshore wind project off the South Shore of Long Island that supporters say would power 500,000 homes and provide hundreds of jobs.
However, Protect Our Coast LI out of Long Beach argues that the pause is a good thing, and that concerns over the effects on marine life and the cost to the taxpayer must be considered.
