States in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast were heavily betting on offshore wind to meet their future power needs.

The offshore wind industry has bipartisan support in Louisiana, including from traditional companies in the oil-and-gas industry. The state has spent years trying position itself as a hub in the wind energy supply chain,

The utility’s CEO said canceling the Virginia project would imperil President Donald Trump’s goals to lower inflation.

Federal funding freezes and permit delays could hinder renewable energy development, even in states committed to moving forward.

States like New York and New Jersey won’t be able to meet ambitious renewable energy targets without offshore wind power.