January 23rd, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Leaders in Ocean City are cautiously optimistic following President Trump's executive order that effectively halts offshore wind development. On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order effectively withdrawing areas of the Outer Continental Shelf from any new offshore wind leasing. The order also halts the issuance of any new or renewed permits, leases or loans for onshore and offshore wind projects, pending the completion of a federal review.  US Wind had announced plans to erect 114 wind turbines 10 miles off the Ocean City coastline.