U.S. offshore wind farm developers are racing to finish projects that can ensure the industry remains undeterred despite high-profile opposition. The Trump administration is still relentless to cripple the multi-billion-dollar industry despite the ensuing setbacks. The five offshore wind farms projects acquired a clean sweep of legal victories over the past month. However, Trump’s administration, according to Bloomberg, will also take to the courts to fight back. In an aim to ensure their survival, the industry is redoubling efforts to get projects over the finish line. Through this, they hope to start producing power and develop the financing and supply lines needed to keep the sector afloat until Trump leaves office.  “The vibe is more positive,” said Abby Watson, president at Groundwire Group, a consulting firm. “You can’t ask for better evidence than producing electrons at a time when people are panicking about not having enough electrons.”

Outlook on the U.S. Offshore Wind Farm Projects

The scope of implementation on the U.S. offshore wind farm projects have not been without their setbacks. In December, the Department of the Interior shut down five projects under construction on the east coast. Moreover, they cited the reason was national security concerns because of radar interference. Nonetheless, each project sued and was given permission to restart construction while the underlying legal challenges continue. For instance, in the case of Ørsted’s $6.2bn Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island, the judge found the government’s reasoning as “arbitrary and capricious.”

To ensure they leave on, developers such as Dominion Energy are working tirelessly. Their 2.6 gigawatt project off the coast of Virginia is due to start producing power before the end of March. Revolution Wind is expected to power up “within weeks”, according to the company. On the other hand, its other project, Sunrise, will produce its first power in the second half of the year. The president has attacked a wide range of clean energy technologies since taking office for the second time in 2025. However, none have experienced the administration’s wrath like offshore wind, which the president has described as the “worst.”

Support from Various Industry and State Leaders

Industry and state leaders are also planning a sweep of measures to ensure U.S. offshore wind farm projects can access funding and shore up the supply chain. New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President Doreen Harris said the state had pledged $300mn to prepare ports for offshore wind development. Furthermore, she announced a request for information on how the state can prop up the industry amid attacks from Washington.

The industry is also looking north of the border to sustain itself while Trump scuppers development in the US.  Tim Houston, premier of Nova Scotia, pitched his province as a safe harbor for developers and suppliers to do business in. “We are a predictable and reliable regulatory jurisdiction,” he said. The province is gauging industry interest as part of its “Wind West” initiative, which aims to develop up to 60 gigawatts of offshore wind energy for use and export.

U.S. Offshore Wind Industry

• Sector: Offshore Wind Energy
• Industry Value: Multibillion-dollar U.S. market

Policy Context

• S. President: Donald Trump is attacking offshore wind farms
• Primary Concern: Potential rollback of federal clean energy incentives
• Current Status: Developers accelerating construction timelines

Industry Objective

• Secure federal tax credits
• Reach Commercial Operation Date (COD)
• Lock in project financing
• Stabilize supply chains
• Maintain investor confidence

Major Developers

• Ørsted
• Avangrid
• Dominion Energy
• Equinor
• Vineyard Wind
• Shell

Key Projects

• Vineyard Wind 1
• Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind
• Empire Wind
• South Fork Wind

Risk Factors

• Federal policy uncertainty
• Offshore lease restrictions
• Permitting delays
• Financing exposure
• Supply chain constraints