Bloomberg Talks Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont Talks Suspension of Wind Farm Leases
Dec 23, 2025
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, an advocate for state economic and energy policy, shares his views on the Trump administration's sudden suspension of offshore wind farm leases, including a critical project meant to power thousands of homes. He questions the validity of national security concerns and highlights how this move will elevate electricity prices. Lamont emphasizes the inconsistency in policy that contradicts goals to lower costs and protect businesses, while detailing state measures to shield consumers from federal impacts.
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Stopping Nearly-Complete Wind Project Hurts Prices
- Ned Lamont says halting the nearly-complete Revolution Wind project undermines efforts to lower New England electricity prices.
- He argues interrupting a project permitted years ago will worsen price spikes and energy reliability.
Offshore Wind Reduces Cold-Season Spikes
- Lamont warns electricity bills are likelier to spike without offshore wind generation.
- He notes New England lacks pipeline flexibility and needs more generation to stabilize prices.
Security Claim Appeared Late And Needs Review
- Lamont calls the administration's national-security rationale a late development and demands engineers review the issue.
- He insists stopping construction mid-project is unjustified after prior federal permitting and bipartisan review.