Christine Ho, christine.ho@sierraclub.org
Washington, D.C. - The Trump Administration has demanded a halt to all construction on the Empire Wind Project, an offshore wind project off the coast of New York. The project, once completed, will generate enough electricity to power 500,000 homes in New York City, helping to meet rising power demand while strengthening the region’s energy security through clean, locally produced electricity.
As of yesterday, thousands of workers were employed by the Empire Wind Project, and this project is predicted to create thousands more stable, well-paying jobs once construction is complete.
In response, Sierra Club's Deputy Legislative Director for Clean Energy and Electrification Xavier Boatright issued the following statement:
“With the stroke of a pen, Donald Trump and Doug Burgum have put thousands of Americans out of work. If Trump had any ounce of compassion or care for the American people and truly wanted to build U.S. energy dominance, he would be bolstering renewable energy projects like Empire that create stable jobs, allow families to breathe easier, and save more on electricity. Instead, Trump is yet again prioritizing the interests of Big Fossil Fuel, and making Americans pay the price.”
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