In light of the dramatic events surrounding the U.S. Department of the Interior’s decision earlier this month to reverse its April stop-work order for Equinor’s Empire Wind, the Connecticut Wind Collaborative shares the statement below by Oceantic Network President and CEO Liz Burdock.

In addition, we wish to thank Molly Morris, President of Equinor Wind US, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, labor union leaders, American Clean Power Association, and the many industry allies who worked to bring this reversal to fruition. Empire Wind represents 1,500 union jobs in New York and a supply chain that supports families in Connecticut, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Texas and South Carolina. Empire Wind will power 500,000 homes in New York, supporting the federal administration’s “all of the above” energy policy to increase domestic energy production.

Statement from Liz Burdock, Oceantic Network President/CEO and CWC Board Member

“After more than a month of uncertainty, America is back on track with an Above All Energy approach—one that puts thousands of skilled workers back on the job, reignites construction in our nation’s shipyards, and sends mariners back to sea.

“This moment marks a critical step forward in securing the nation’s energy future and underscores the real, hands-on work building out America’s energy infrastructure to meet rising electricity demand. It’s a win for workers, for the industry—and for the companies in places like Louisiana, South Carolina, and Pennsylvania helping build projects in the northeast.

“We thank President Trump and his administration for letting us get back to work revitalizing shipyards and manufacturing plants, enhancing our maritime sector, and securing our energy future. We thank leaders at every level of government who worked tirelessly to resolve the issues and help resume construction of Empire Wind 1. We are deeply grateful to Governor Kathy Hochul, whose unwavering commitment and leadership ensured that offshore wind—the largest energy infrastructure effort in the last 50 years and a cornerstone of New York’s economy—never lost momentum. America is moving forward. Let’s get to work.”