Today, Governor Kathy Hochul responded to a court decision that allows work on the Sunrise Wind project to continue. The governor said the ruling is important for workers and families in New York, as well as for the state’s future.
“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,” Hochul stated.
She also criticized actions taken by the previous federal administration: “The Trump administration tried to shut down this fully permitted project under a bogus claim of national security. But energy independence is national security.”
Governor Hochul reaffirmed her commitment to clean energy projects in New York. “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 aims to supply electricity to over 600,000 homes on Long Island using renewable sources.
