In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has lifted the stop-work order on the $5 billion Empire Wind project off the coast of Long Island, enabling construction to resume. This decision comes after intervention from New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams, aimed at protecting jobs and revitalizing the offshore wind industry, which has faced challenges throughout its development. The Empire Wind project, now back on track, is expected to secure over 1,500 jobs and support the growth of renewable energy in the region. Despite past threats to halt progress, the revert in policy signifies a potential turning point for large-scale offshore wind initiatives in the United States.