President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the first day he took office in January pausing new offshore wind leases in federal waters and thrusting the larger wind industry into uncertainty. But Louisiana politicians and industry leaders have been largely supportive of offshore wind as part of an “all of the above” energy strategy, reports NOLA.com.
The industry has generated broad, bipartisan support in Louisiana, including from companies that have traditionally worked in the oil-and-gas industry. The state has spent years seeking to position itself as a hub in the wind energy supply chain, leveraging its long experience in offshore oil and gas.
Whether that is now at risk is unclear. Read more.