The Trump administration asked a federal judge on October 21, 2026, to reconsider the permit for New England Wind, the $14.6 billion offshore wind project led by Iberdrola’s Avangrid subsidiary. The request introduces potential delays for a development designed to supply more than 2.6 gigawatts of capacity.

Key Takeaways

  • The administration is seeking permit reconsideration, not revocation.
  • The planned offshore wind development aims to generate enough electricity for more than 900,000 homes.

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New England Wind faces a renewed permit challenge

The development is the fourth energy project targeted by the administration.

Avangrid, the U.S. subsidiary of Spanish utility Iberdrola, is spearheading the project. Its estimated $14.6 billion investment and planned capacity make the permit challenge a significant issue for the proposed expansion of offshore wind generation in New England.

Iberdrola share price and earnings multiple

Iberdrola’s OTC shares, which trade under IBDSF, were priced at $24.26.

The stock’s trailing price-to-earnings ratio was 19.28 times, above its five-year median of 15.47 times.

Iberdrola dividend and debt metrics

Iberdrola’s dividend yield was 3.22%, its payout ratio was 32% and its three-year compound annual dividend growth rate was 11.1%. Its business spans electricity networks and multiple forms of power generation.

Iberdrola’s debt-to-equity ratio was 1.25.

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