For Immediate Release: June 2, 2026
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BALTIMORE – Today, Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) and Attorney General Letitia James announced that New York is leading a coalition of six other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over its unlawful cancellation of a major offshore wind lease.
In response, Oceantic Network has released the following statement from Liz Burdock, President and CEO:
“For more than a year, offshore wind has faced an unprecedented and unrelenting campaign of political interference despite billions in private investment, state commitments, and court rulings. These continued attacks on offshore wind are not just an assault on a single industry—they are an attack on American workers, energy affordability, national security, and the states’ right to shape their own energy future. We commend the Northeast Governors for standing up again against actions that threaten jobs, investment, and the nation’s ability to meet growing electricity demand with an affordable and reliable energy source.”
Oceantic estimates the cancellation of a single 1 GW offshore wind project permanently erases $8.5–$9.5 billion in U.S. economic output, based on peer reviewed modeling and operational project benchmarks from the East Coast. On average, about 3,350 construction jobs nationwide are lost, with substantial impacts on the in-state workforce depending on the project’s location, accompanied by hundreds of millions of dollars in lost wages.
Additional Information:
- Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Wind Deal
- Vineyard Wind Contracts Lower Electricity Prices for Massachusetts Customers
- Offshore Wind is Working Fact Sheet
- Oceantic State and Supply Chain Sector Fact Sheets
For more information or to arrange an interview with an Oceantic spokesperson, contact us at [email protected].
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At Oceantic Network, we envision a thriving offshore energy industry powering strong economies. Offshore wind energy is the gateway to a host of other ocean renewables, including green hydrogen, wave energy, offshore solar, and more. Our collaborative member network advances the offshore renewable energy market and builds a robust supply chain of local companies. For more than a decade, Oceantic has grown alongside industry, setting the pace for an expanded view of what offshore renewable energy can deliver towards our nation’s energy mix. For more information about Oceantic membership, products and services, visit our websiteor follow us on LinkedIn.
