Statement from CEN CEO John Szoka on Lifting of Stop-Work Order on Empire Wind 1 Project

May 20, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. — Conservative Energy Network CEO John Szoka issued the following statement today regarding the Trump Administration’s decision to lift the Department of the Interior’s stop-work order on the Empire Wind 1 offshore wind project:

“The Empire Wind 1 project is a $5 billion investment in American jobs, energy security, port infrastructure, and domestic manufacturing, demonstrating how offshore wind can play a valuable role in an all-of-the-above strategy for U.S. energy independence. The decision to lift the stop-work order shows respect for the permitting process and will strengthen investor confidence and advance American-made energy.”

CEN continues to advocate for competitive, state-led energy policies that prioritize reliability, economic growth, and American innovation.

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Conservative Energy Network (CEN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit coalition of state-based conservative clean energy organizations advancing policy solutions that emphasize market competition, consumer choice, and innovation. Learn more at www.conservativeenergynetwork.org.