The Trump administration will allow a major offshore wind project that will deliver power to New York to continue, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.) said Monday evening
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum halted the project last month, claiming that the Biden administration did not adequately review it.
But New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said in a Monday evening post on X that she managed to “save” the project by working with the Trump administration.
“1,500 union jobs. 500,000 homes powered by wind. That’s what Empire Wind 1 will deliver,” Hochul wrote.
“I’ve been working with President @realDonaldTrump to save this project & today learned we’ve been successful. Grateful for his partnership on projects that create jobs here in New York,” she added.
Meanwhile, Burgum indicated in his own post the project’s salvation may have come in response to pro-pipeline remarks from Hochul.
“I am encouraged by Governor Hochul’s comments about her willingness to move forward on critical pipeline capacity,” Burgum wrote.
“Americans who live in New York and New England would see significant economic benefits and lower utility costs from increased access to reliable, affordable, clean American natural gas,” he added.
Burgum did not name a specific pipeline. However, the Trump administration has pushed for Hochul’s approval of the Constitution Pipeline, a gas pipeline that would run through New York. The pipeline project was canceled years ago after it failed to get approval from state regulators.
Hochul spokesperson Paul DeMichele said via email that “no deal on any natural gas pipeline was reached.”
He directed The Hill to a statement from Hochul in which she said “New York will work with the Administration and private entities on new energy projects that meet the legal requirements under New York law.”
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Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) is placing a hold on the Trump administration’s picks for key roles at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over Republican efforts to ax a California state rule that phases out new gas-powered cars in the state.
Above-normal temperatures combined with paltry precipitation levels have led to rapid snowmelts across the U.S. West — reducing water supplies for the spring and summer, federal meteorologists are warning.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is teeing up a contentious vote to overturn California’s electric vehicle mandate, defying a ruling from the Senate parliamentarian.
News we’ve flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics:
Infamous PFAS polluter still spewing ‘forever chemicals’ (E&E News)
Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Environmental Grant Funding (Inside Climate News)
On Tap
Upcoming news themes and events we’re watching:
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin is slated to appear before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is slated to appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright is slated to appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
The House Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing on the budgets for the Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation. Administration officials are slated to appear
The House Energy and Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on ways to “enhance” mineral supply chains.
The Senate on Tuesday passed a bill that would eliminate federal taxes on tips, advancing with the help of Democrats a top campaign promise of President Trump. Read more
Sen. Ron Wyden (Ore.), the top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, said Tuesday he has recordings of business associates of President Trump’s pick to lead the IRS, former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.), saying they expect to get favors from him once he is in office. Read more
