US Transportation Department Withdraws $679M From Offshore Wind Projects Nationwide

President Trump's administration has withdrawn or terminated $679 million in federal funding for 12 offshore wind projects across 11 states, aiming to redirect resources towards revitalizing America's maritime industry and traditional energy sectors. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy emphasized that these offshore wind grants, awarded during the Biden administration, were not aligned with the current administration's priorities, which focus on rebuilding shipbuilding capacity and utilizing fossil fuels. Projects affected include significant allocations for ports and offshore wind farms in California, Maryland, New York, and Virginia, among others. Critics argue this move undercuts efforts to combat climate change and threatens job creation in the renewable energy sector, while supporters claim it prevents wasteful spending on what they term 'fantasy wind projects.' The Trump administration has also enacted other measures against renewable energy, such as investigating wind turbine imports and rescinding designated wind energy areas on federal lands. Funding previously designated for these offshore wind initiatives is being redirected to critical port upgrades and infrastructure improvements in line with the administration’s maritime and energy goals.