Despite growing Trump resistance, wind companies commit $93 million in mid-Atlantic

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Resilient by nature, the offshore wind sector committed $93 million in bids for mid-Atlantic projects despite Trump’s possible comeback to the White House.

In short – Notwithstanding political instability and industrial hurdles, the Biden administration landed $93 million in bids for offshore wind projects off Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.
If Trump is reelected, he has promised to attack the offshore wind sector; nonetheless, developers seem sure about the long-term future of this sector.
With big projects scheduled for the mid-Atlantic, the Interior Department auction results reflect rising state-level commitments to offshore wind.

Key quote:

“Today’s lease sale reflects the forward momentum we are seeing to power millions of American homes with clean energy and create good-paying, climate jobs.” — Ali Zaidi, White House climate adviser

Why this is relevant:

The success of the auction points to ongoing belief in offshore wind growth even as political concerns and financial difficulties loom. The projects are important for reducing climate change and reaching goals on renewable energy.