CJNY statement on Trump Administration's Stop Work Order on Empire Wind 1

COALITION OF LABOR LEADERS STAND UP FOR CLEAN ENERGY AND GOOD JOBS

Following news of the Trump Administration’s stop work order for the Empire Wind Project, the Climate Jobs New York coalition issued the following statement on the importance of clean energy jobs for New York and Long Island’s economy and families.

“At a time when energy demand and utility bills are rising across New York, we need to build more energy, not less. Offshore wind and other clean energy projects are creating much-needed energy, while supporting high-quality union jobs and providing a boon to local economies. New York must stay the course to build diverse energy infrastructure and create the middle-class jobs our state needs. 

From offshore construction to port work to manufacturing, there are thousands of union jobs in the offshore wind sector across our state that are now in jeopardy if projects are stalled. Even local delis and gas stations on Long Island see more business when offshore wind projects are under construction. It is out of touch to suggest that killing good jobs and energy sources is a good idea when working New Yorkers are struggling with rising costs of living and our grid needs stability.

Climate Jobs New York continues to stand in full support of the development of clean energy. Offshore wind has and will continue to deliver great, union jobs and economic benefits for communities on Long Island and across the state. The truth is there can be no energy independence strategy without the resources of offshore wind. Our union members are counting on clean energy jobs. We need to protect them.”

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Climate Jobs New York (CJNY) is a coalition of labor unions representing 2.6 million working people at the center of New York’s economy. We are united around a shared goal of combating climate change while reversing income inequality. CJNY’s mission is to advocate for a clean energy economy at the scale climate science demands, create good union jobs, and support more equitable communities and a more resilient New York.