Trump Pause on All Offshore Wind Projects an Attack on Our Economy & Public Health - CleanTechnica

The Trump administration’s Department of the Interior has ordered a halt to construction on all five offshore wind projects currently underway in the United States, including Vineyard Wind 1, Revolution Wind, Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind, Sunrise Wind, and Empire Wind 1. This pause directly affects the development of renewable energy infrastructure critical to providing clean, affordable electricity and creating green jobs. The decision has been strongly criticized by environmental advocates, with Sierra Club Legislative Director Melinda Pierce calling it “an attack on our economy and our public health,” accusing the administration of undermining progress in the renewable energy sector. The Sierra Club, America’s largest grassroots environmental organization, emphasizes that offshore wind projects are essential for advancing clean energy, protecting public health, and supporting economic growth through job creation. The organization advocates for continued development of renewable energy to ensure affordable, reliable power that does not compromise environmental or human health. The Interior Department’s move is seen as a significant setback for the U.S. clean energy transition and efforts to combat climate change