Today, Governor Kathy Hochul responded to a recent court decision that allows work on the Sunrise Wind project to move forward. She said, “Today’s court ruling allowing work on Sunrise Wind to resume is a big win for New York workers, families, and our future. It puts union workers back on the job, keeps billions in private investment in New York, and delivers the clean, reliable power our grid needs, especially as extreme weather becomes more frequent. Sunrise Wind alone will power more than 600,000 homes on Long Island.”
Governor Hochul criticized actions taken by the previous federal administration regarding the project. “The Trump administration tried to shut down this fully permitted project under a bogus claim of national security. But energy independence is national security.”
She also emphasized her commitment to advancing clean energy efforts in the state. “Under my administration, New York will remain a national clean energy leader and continue fighting to protect these projects and good-paying jobs against a hostile federal government.”
The Sunrise Wind project is expected to provide renewable energy for hundreds of thousands of homes while supporting union jobs and significant private investment in New York.