Sussex County Council Still Holds the Key to Stopping US Wind
- 38th District Republican Club
- Aug 19
- 5 min read
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Sussex County Council Can Still Counter SB 159 With A Lawsuit
One possible solution to stop foreign owned US Wind forever, is for Delaware to adhere to the lawful decision made by the Sussex County Council, to prohibit the offshore cables coming onto to 3Rs Beach, overturned by SB159. In order to do this, Sussex County Council must file a lawsuit against this overreach action taken by the Delaware democrat controlled legislature. Read the below post from Energy Expert Dave Stevenson of Caesar Rodney Institute to see how Sussex County Council is the key to delay US Wind offshore wind turbine construction. Email the Council members to let them know you support a lawsuit!
RE: Can US Wind beat the clock to start construction?
DATE : 8/18/2025
David T. Stevenson, Director
New wind and solar projects must start construction by July of 2026 in order to qualify for federal tax subsidies that are essential to obtain project financing. The Treasury Department has issued tighter rules to define when construction starts. They may not be tight enough to stop the US Wind project, but the timeline is really tight.
In brief, US Wind would need to start building the concrete pads with anchor bolts for turbine towers, which would also require placing tons of stones before concrete is poured. They must also have signed binding contracts to purchase the towers, blades, and supporting materials with construction of those parts begun by the manufacturers. Construction must be continuous. The project must be complete in four calendar years. See below for exact wording.
The first question that must be settled is does US Wind have all its approvals so it can even start the process. With approvals in question it would seem financing would not be available so construction contracts could not be signed.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has stated Maryland approved and Air Quality Permit that needs to be redone. The question over whether the permit needs to be redone is now being challenged in court.
US wind still has no conditional use permit from Sussex County Council to build an electric substation to receive the power on shore. The Delaware legislature overruled the county’s permit denial subject to a Delaware Superior Court decision in a case where US Wind sued the county to allow the permit. That may not be decided until January 31, 2026.
The US District Court in Baltimore is to decide several cases on September 5, but the Federal permitting agency is reviewing the claims federal permits were flawed and need to be revoked, and that would end the lawsuit and stop the project.
The next issue becomes whether all these questions are answered soon enough to sign construction contracts, and actually begin construction by the July, 2026 deadline.
Link to full Treasury document: https://aboutblaw.com/bjeL
Dave Stevenson
Director
Energy & Environment Center
Caesar Rodney Institute
SAMPLE EMAIL:
Subject: Please File Suit Against DE Legislature re: SB159 to Defend Sussex County
Dear Council Member,
I am writing to urge you to take legal action against SB159. The Sussex County Council made a lawful decision to deny US Wind’s cables from landing at 3Rs Beach, and that decision was overturned by the Democrat-controlled legislature.
This is government overreach that strips away Sussex County’s authority over land use and sets a dangerous precedent for the future. Please defend our county, our rights, and the integrity of your decision by filing a lawsuit to challenge SB159.
Thank you for standing up for Sussex County residents.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address or Community]
Donate to Caesar Rodney Institute in Support of Offshore Legal Defense Fund
If you support the expertise of Dave Stevenson and the legal measures undertaken by the Caesar Rodney Institute as a plaintiff in these cases, please consider contributing to their Ocean Legal Defense Fund. Donations to the Offshore Legal Defense Fund are fully dedicated to supporting these lawsuits against the entities trying to introduce offshore wind to our Delaware beaches.
Sussex County Republicans Night at the Delmarva Shorebirds!
Mark your calendars and grab your tickets — Saturday, August 23, 2025, is Sussex County Republicans Night at the Delmarva Shorebirds! Enjoy dogs, a great game, and friends this weekend. Birds of a feather, flock together!
Sip, Shop & Socialize at Sussex GOP HQ
Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with Sip, Shop & Socialize event—an afternoon of community, patriotic spirit, and plenty of fun for all!
Date: Friday, August 29th
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Sussex GOP HQ - 131 East Market Street, Georgetown
Enjoy food, drinks, music, conversation, shopping, and more! It’s a great way to kick start the Labor Day 4-day weekend.
Next 38th District Republican Club Meeting
For more information on what is going on in Delaware politics, come to our next 38th District Republican Club meeting, TUESDAY, September 2nd, 6:30 pm at the new Flip Flops Beach Grill in Millville. Guest speaker will be our new DE GOP Chair Gene Truono and DE GOP Vice Chair Jim Weldin!
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