The Week of Action was organised by Climate Action RI (CARI) in partnership with Oceanic Network and dozens of regional and national allies. It featured rallies, roundtables, webinars, community events, supply-chain business spotlights, and educational programs all focused on the economic and environmental benefits of offshore wind, including its benefits for energy affordability and reliability.
From Rhode Island to Louisiana, advocates, labour unions, business leaders, and state and local officials joined forces under the Yes to Wind banner to highlight how offshore wind is creating good union jobs, strengthening local economies, and delivering reliable, American-made energy.
Between November 15th and 23rd, partners hosted more than a dozen events across the country, including:
New London, CT – Nov. 17: A press conference at City Pier featuring state leaders, Attorney General William Tong, and supply-chain businesses highlighting Connecticut’s offshore wind jobs and economic opportunity.
Providence, RI – Nov. 18: A family-friendly event hosted by Roots2Empower showcased how offshore wind supports community development and local workforce pathways.
Hockessin, DE – Nov. 19: A community film screening for the National Wildlife Federation’s “Coast to Coast: The Need for Responsible Offshore Wind Energy” showcases how responsible offshore wind development protects wildlife and supports local communities.
New York, NY – Nov. 20: A livestreamed economic roundtable hosted by WindWorks NY spotlighted New York supply chain companies fueling offshore wind growth.
Virtual: Instagram Live - Nov. 20: Climate Action Rhode Island and New England for Offshore Wind hosted Powering Local Economies and Homes with Wind, a live conversation on the important role offshore wind plays for New England’s energy reliability and affordability.
Additional events were held by partners in Washington, D.C., Delaware, North Carolina, Florida, and Louisiana, including research exploration, a wind farm tour, happy hours, and community discussions. In Maryland, lawmakers and advocates came together for a Maryland Day of Action, which marked the first in a nationwide series of “Yes to Wind” events taking place nationally.
“Investing in offshore wind is key to unlocking good-paying jobs, lowering energy costs, and guaranteeing a cleaner future for Maryland” said Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). “As the Trump Administration continues to roll back the clock on our wind energy progress to help his Big Oil financiers and friends, I’ll keep fighting to realise Maryland’s wind energy potential and ensure we stay on course toward a stronger, more sustainable, more affordable future for our state.”
The Yes to Wind Coalition
Participants and partners representing labor, conservation, youth leaders, and the offshore wind supply chain included:
Climate Action Rhode Island
Oceantic Network
Maryland League of Conservation Voters
MAREC Action
Maine Labor Climate Council
New England for Offshore Wind
New York Offshore Wind Alliance
New York League of Conservation Voters
Offshore Wind Alliance
Renewable Northeast
Sierra Club Connecticut
Southeastern Wind Coalition
WindWorks NY
National partners included BlueGreen Alliance, Climate Jobs, the League of Conversation Voters, National Wildlife Federation, Offshore Wind Drinks, and the Sierra Club. Together, these organisations demonstrated the diverse public support standing behind offshore wind as an essential part of America’s clean energy future.
For additional information:
