The Labor Day Legacy Of Offshore Wind Workers - CleanTechnica

The article commemorates Labor Day by highlighting the historical significance of workers' contributions to the U.S. economy and society, focusing particularly on offshore wind workers and the clean energy sector. It contrasts the current clean energy job growth under President Biden’s administration—with over 400,000 new jobs created and widespread investments in renewable energy projects—with the Trump administration’s policies that have hindered offshore wind development. Specifically, the Trump administration halted construction of the nearly completed Revolution Wind farm off Connecticut and Rhode Island, canceled $679 million in offshore wind funding, and withdrew a $716 million loan guarantee for a New Jersey offshore wind project. These actions jeopardize approximately 1,000 jobs and threaten the renewable energy goals of those states. Union leaders and clean energy advocates emphasize that clean energy jobs provide good wages, healthcare, and pensions, representing dignity for American workers. The article notes that clean energy investments and unionization rates have grown significantly, with the energy sector employment increasing by 3% in 2023,