Revolution Wind

Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) says the state is reviewing its options after the federal administration asked a court for permission to rescind an earlier approval for Revolution Wind. State officials said they were coordinating with Ørsted and were prepared to defend the project’s permits and electricity supply. The 704 MW offshore wind farm has begun supplying the New England grid, while full commercial operation is expected later in 2026. DEEP reports that the last of its 65 turbines was completed in September. The department estimates that the project could reduce regional electricity-market costs by about $500 million annually by 2028, alongside further savings for Connecticut customers.

Orsted's first-quarter 2026 update highlighted progress across its offshore wind portfolio, including power generation from Revolution Wind and turbine installation activity at Sunrise Wind alongside stronger offshore generation.

Connecticut regulators have approved residential electricity rate reductions of roughly 14% from May 2026, driven largely by fixed-price nuclear contracts and changes to state energy charges. The state also expects the Revolution Wind power purchase agreement to save customers about $100 million a year once fully operational.

Connecticut officials say Revolution Wind has begun delivering first power to the New England grid, marking a major milestone for one of the region's flagship offshore wind projects. The state says the project is expected to support clean electricity supply for Connecticut and Rhode Island while contributing to grid reliability and decarbonisation goals. The announcement also frames first power as evidence that long-planned US offshore wind projects are continuing to move into operation despite wider market and policy pressures. The update gives a source-owned state perspective on offshore wind deployment progress in the US Northeast.

Rhode Island's Office of Energy Resources recognised Revolution Wind's first-power milestone, saying the project will add a valuable clean-energy resource, reduce emissions and diversify Rhode Island's energy supply as it moves toward operation.