A federal judge in Massachusetts on Monday struck down an executive order issued by President Donald Trump that sought to halt offshore wind projects, court records show.

The executive order had brought the nearly completed Revolution Wind project—one of the largest offshore wind initiatives in the country—to a standstill, threatening jobs, billions in investment and regional energy targets.

Trump has assailed wind farms and renewable energy sources in recent comments, while promoting reopening mines and other energy sources in the U.S.

The court vacated the wind order on the basis that it was unlawful.

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The federal ruling marks a pivotal moment for the U.S. renewable energy landscape. With electricity demand climbing and state governments racing to me

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