Trump admin cancels $679 million for offshore wind projects as attacks on reeling industry continue
August 29, 2025
The Transportation Department has canceled $679 million in federal funding for a dozen offshore wind projects. It’s the latest attack by the Trump administration on the reeling U.S. offshore wind industry. Funding was rescinded on Friday for projects in 11 states, including $435 million for a floating wind farm in Northern California. The action comes as the administration abruptly halted construction of a nearly complete wind farm off the New England coast. President Donald Trump has long expressed disdain for wind power, frequently calling it an ugly and expensive form of energy that “smart” countries don’t use. Critics say Trump is baselessly attacking clean energy sources that are crucial to the fight against climate change.