r/technology • u/Wagamaga • 2d ago

Energy Trump halts construction on nearly complete wind farm off Rhode Island

https://thepublicsradio.org/environment/trump-halts-construction-on-nearly-complete-wind-farm-off-rhode-island/
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u/Notgreygoddess 2d ago

So, private companies be warned; if your Dear Leader doesn’t like you, he can shut you down. So much freedom, eh?

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u/GotThemCakes 2d ago

They use federal dollars for huge projects like this. Though I agree with your point.

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u/flynik4 2d ago

This isn’t true, the only thing federal about this project is the property they’re building on (and paying for). Source - wind industry professional and former Orsted employee.

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u/GotThemCakes 2d ago

Were they not getting any funding/rebates from green energy programs? I know the one in Virginia was. I would assume all green energy projects would take advantage of government incentives

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u/flynik4 2d ago

No, there is no government funding for renewables, only tax credits upon completion. Renewables, unlike fossil fuels, receive zero government subsidy. We have to be smarter and not push misinformation.

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u/GotThemCakes 1d ago

Sweet. Thanks for the info.