Posted on November 24, 2025
President Donald Trump’s war on offshore wind is escalating. His policies have halted major energy projects nationwide. This move is driving up electricity costs for American families.
According to a new Energy Industries Council report, over half of planned offshore wind power has been canceled. This comes as summer energy bills surged nearly 10 percent. The administration’s actions are now facing fierce resistance from workers and communities.
Baltimore Union Fights for Its “Green Workforce of the Future”
The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 24 in Baltimore is pushing back. Union leaders view offshore wind as vital for good-paying jobs and stable energy prices. They are preparing members for these new roles despite federal roadblocks.
Rico Albacarys, the local’s political director, gave a tour of their training facility. A large banner reading “Green Workforce of the Future” hangs prominently. Apprentices learn high-voltage cable splicing crucial for wind turbines.
“We’re trying to thread the needle,” Albacarys explained. The union must time training so certifications don’t expire before projects get approval. This balancing act is complicated by the administration’s uncertain policies.
Economic and Employment Fallout Spreads
The Trump administration revoked a $47 million grant for the Sparrows Point Steel project in Baltimore. This hub was slated to power 700,000 Maryland homes. Multiple lawsuits are now challenging the funding cancellation.
Jim Strong of the United Steelworkers Union calls the decision “disappointing.” He notes the project would revitalize a historic steel site. It represents a future for steelworkers after the original plant’s closure.
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) says the fight is far from over. “The bottom line here is that the fact that the Trump administration canceled those funds did not cancel the overall project,” he stated.
A Nationwide Pattern of Project Cancellations
In August, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy cut almost $700 million for 12 offshore wind projects. One California project lost over $426 million. Stop-work orders followed for nearly completed developments.
The Revolution Wind project in Rhode Island was temporarily halted. Dozens of its turbines were already erected. A federal judge later overturned the order pending further litigation.
New research from Lazard finds wind and solar are often cheaper than fossil fuels. This is true even without federal tax incentives. The economic argument for renewables continues to strengthen.
The administration’s opposition to offshore wind is creating a dual crisis of rising energy costs and lost employment opportunities. The future of American energy and its workforce now hangs in the balance.
