Revolution Wind Halted — Why That’s Bad News for CT Ratepayers

What happened: Late Friday (Aug. 22), the federal government issued a stop-work order on the nearly finished Revolution Wind offshore project that was slated to deliver power to both Rhode Island and Connecticut. Ørsted says the project was about 80% complete with 45 of 65 turbines installed when the order landed. 

Why this is awful for CT customers: Connecticut households are already paying some of the highest electricity prices in the U.S., and bills have been volatile. Even with short-term summer adjustments, Eversource and UI customers continue to face high baseline costs and frequent changes—plus looming proposals that could push bills higher in coming years. Pausing a large, long-term clean-energy project that would diversify supply and stabilize costs over 20-year contracts moves us in the wrong direction. 

Why it matters:

• Lost stability: Projects like Revolution Wind lock in long-term pricing and add regional supply—both help cushion us from market swings. Halting construction undercuts that stability.  

• Rate pressure stays: CT just arranged modest near-term relief, but overall bills remain high—and major utility cost filings are still in play.  

• Economic impact: State leaders warn the pause jeopardizes jobs and investment tied to the project’s completion.  

Where we go from here: be open to greener pathways

If we want lower, steadier bills and better reliability, we need more—not fewer—clean, home-grown resources:

• Offshore & onshore wind to add large, fixed-price supply.  

• Rooftop & community solar (with smart rates) to cut daytime demand and hedge utilities’ procurement costs.  

• Energy storage to ride through peaks and outages.

• Efficiency & load flexibility so we use less at the most expensive hours.

This isn’t about politics; it’s about practical affordability and resilience for Connecticut families.

Our promise to readers:

We’ll keep tracking this closely and translate the impacts to your bill in plain English. If you’re weighing your own solar or battery options, we’re happy to give an honest, no-strings read on whether your home is a good fit—and how current CT programs and 2026 rule changes may affect you. (Short version: 2025 terms are generally friendlier than what’s slated for 2026.) 

Editor’s note: Some headlines say “canceled.” The official action is a stop-work order (construction paused), and the developer and state officials are exploring next steps. We’ll update you as this evolves.