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simulation of wind turbines off the coast of Ocean City
Feb 19, 2026

MD judge dismisses US Wind’s claims in lawsuit over Ocean City wind farm

A federal judge dismissed US Wind’s claims in the lawsuit between Ocean City and the federal government over a planned offshore wind farm.

simulation of wind turbines off the coast of Ocean City
Oct 23, 2025

US Wind, facing ‘existential threat’ from Trump, seeks order allowing Ocean City wind project

The Baltimore-based US Wind said the government’s efforts to stop the Ocean City wind farm could force it into bankruptcy.

This Sept. 21, 2017, file photo shows The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) building in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
Oct 2, 2025

Amid cuts, MD renewable energy projects face uncertain future

Maryland renewable energy infrastructure projects have taken blows as the Trump administration cancels grants for renewable projects.

A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island, during a tour organized by Orsted. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
Sep 22, 2025

Federal judge lifts Trump administration’s halt of nearly complete offshore wind farm

A federal judge ruled that a nearly complete offshore wind project halted by the Trump administration can resume.

A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island, during a tour organized by Orsted. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
Sep 5, 2025

States, developer sue Trump administration for halting work on New England offshore wind farm

Connecticut, Rhode Island and an offshore wind farm developer are suing the Trump administration for stopping the nearly completed project.

A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates Dec. 7, 2023, off the coast of Block Island, Rhode Island, during a tour organized by Orsted. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File)
Jul 7, 2025

Ocean City lawsuit to block offshore wind farm clears hurdle

Ocean City’s lawsuit seeking to block an offshore wind farm cleared a hurdle, as a federal judge declined to dismiss most of the plaintiffs’ claims.

simulation of wind turbines off the coast of Ocean City
Dec 4, 2024

US Wind hoping to begin construction of Ocean City project in 2026

US Wind executives are hoping to begin onshore construction in 2026 to eventually erect more than 100 wind turbines off the Maryland coast.

A major wind farm project planned for just off the coast of Ocean City has received a key federal approval. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Sep 5, 2024

Federal department approves wind turbines off Ocean City coast

A US Wind project for turbines off Ocean City received a key federal approval and is reportedly on path to secure its remaining federal permits by year’s end.

Trump-Offshore Drilling-Maryland
Jan 17, 2018

In Md., Democrats and Republicans oppose offshore drilling

Environmental groups opposed to allowing offshore drilling near the Maryland coast picked up bipartisan support Tuesday ahead of an open house by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.