BALTIMORE – Maryland Energy Administration Director Paul G. Pinsky today issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration’s latest attempt to derail America’s progress toward clean energy by rescinding all Wind Energy Areas on the Outer Continental Shelf. 

“The Trump administration’s latest attack on renewable energy is an insult to America’s economy, energy independence, and the public’s common sense. Offshore wind means good jobs in places that need them. Offshore wind means energy production without the carbon emissions that make storms stronger, flooding worse, and economic disruptions to local economies more severe. And offshore wind means expanded clean energy production for a state, regional grid and country that all need more reliable energy in a bad way.

More disappointing than its failure of leadership toward more responsible energy is this administration’s tendency to try to use energy policy to change the narrative away from less-then-desirable headlines. The people of Maryland – and beyond – simply deserve a better national energy policy than one based on needless distraction when the news cycle suits. I look forward to continuing to work to move forward the thoroughly studied, much needed, and economically beneficial offshore wind projects slated for Maryland.”

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