Don Trump Tilts at Windmills: Rescinds All Offshore Wind Energy Areas in the US; current leases up for review

Nithavela · Monday at 10:20 PM

essentialsaltes said:
DoE is having some oddly specific fantasies.

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Pommer said:
Let’s burn diamonds!

Got to make up for the lack of aborted fetuses to burn somehow.

Say it aint so · Tuesday at 10:59 AM

Fastest growing job sectors in the US. In this case, the top two:

essentialsaltes · Tuesday at 11:11 AM

Say it aint so said:
Fastest growing job sectors in the US. In this case, the top two:

Always in His Presence · Tuesday at 11:23 AM

Say it aint so said:
Fastest growing job sectors in the US. In this case, the top two:

Occupations - yes job sectors - no

Here are the fastest-growing job sectors in the U.S. in 2025, based on recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources:

Top Growing Job Sectors

Sector	Net Jobs Added (Feb–Apr 2025)	Key Drivers
Health Care & Social Assistance	192,800	Aging population, telemedicine boom
Transportation & Warehousing	50,000	E-commerce, supply chain expansion
Professional & Business Services	35,000	Consulting, tech, remote work
Financial Activities	35,000	Fintech, investment growth
️ Construction	30,000	Infrastructure projects, housing
️ Leisure & Hospitality	28,000	Post-pandemic recovery
️ Government	20,000	Public services, education
Private Education	16,200	Online learning, teacher demand
️ Retail Trade	16,100	Consumer spending rebound
️ Other Services	16,000	Personal care, repair services

As of 2023, there were approximately 11,400 wind turbine service technicians employed in the United States. This number is expected to grow rapidly, with a projected 60% increase in employment from 2023 to 2033

That means in 10 years - they will have added a whopping 6,840 jobs nationwide. Whoopie Doodles

Say it aint so · Tuesday at 4:29 PM

Always in His Presence said:
Occupations - yes job sectors - no

Here are the fastest-growing job sectors in the U.S. in 2025, based on recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources:

Top Growing Job Sectors

Sector Net Jobs Added (Feb–Apr 2025) Key Drivers
Health Care & Social Assistance 192,800 Aging population, telemedicine boom
Transportation & Warehousing 50,000 E-commerce, supply chain expansion
Professional & Business Services 35,000 Consulting, tech, remote work
Financial Activities 35,000 Fintech, investment growth
️ Construction 30,000 Infrastructure projects, housing
️ Leisure & Hospitality 28,000 Post-pandemic recovery
️ Government 20,000 Public services, education
Private Education 16,200 Online learning, teacher demand
️ Retail Trade 16,100 Consumer spending rebound
️ Other Services 16,000 Personal care, repair services

As of 2023, there were approximately 11,400 wind turbine service technicians employed in the United States. This number is expected to grow rapidly, with a projected 60% increase in employment from 2023 to 2033

That means in 10 years - they will have added a whopping 6,840 jobs nationwide. Whoopie Doodles

Wind:

The wind turbine technician job market is expected to grow by 44. 6 between 2022 and 2032, with an estimated 11, 200 wind turbine technicians in the United States. The industry is specialized in manufacturing wind, contributing to the rapid growth of renewable energy usage in the US. However, the number of wind turbine tech jobs remains small, with an average of 11, 400 nationwide as of 2023.

The wind turbine technician job market is projected to grow 60 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. The industry accounted for 32 of U. S. energy capacity growth in 2021, employing 120, 000 Americans, and now providing enough energy to power 40, 553 Traveling Wind Turbine Tech Jobs in the United States (14 new). According to the Global Wind Organisation, more than 500000 wind technicians will be needed by 2026.

Solar:

The U. S. solar industry saw a 5. 9 increase in jobs as of December 2023, with 279, 447 jobs added across 47 states, including Florida, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada. This growth is attributed to the growing interest in renewable energy and the competitive prices of alternative energy sources. Solar power generation has been used for over half a century, mostly on a small scale or for special projects.

Not only is this admin hell bent on killing those industries, the healthcare industry where medicaid is large part of that took cuts to pay for tax cuts for people who didn't need them. How many jobs are going to shuttered when rural hospitals have to shut down?

Always in His Presence · Tuesday at 5:06 PM

Say it aint so said:
Wind:

The wind turbine technician job market is expected to grow by 44. 6 between 2022 and 2032, with an estimated 11, 200 wind turbine technicians in the United States. The industry is specialized in manufacturing wind, contributing to the rapid growth of renewable energy usage in the US. However, the number of wind turbine tech jobs remains small, with an average of 11, 400 nationwide as of 2023.

The wind turbine technician job market is projected to grow 60 percent from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations. The industry accounted for 32 of U. S. energy capacity growth in 2021, employing 120, 000 Americans, and now providing enough energy to power 40, 553 Traveling Wind Turbine Tech Jobs in the United States (14 new). According to the Global Wind Organisation, more than 500000 wind technicians will be needed by 2026.

Solar:

The U. S. solar industry saw a 5. 9 increase in jobs as of December 2023, with 279, 447 jobs added across 47 states, including Florida, Texas, Arizona, and Nevada. This growth is attributed to the growing interest in renewable energy and the competitive prices of alternative energy sources. Solar power generation has been used for over half a century, mostly on a small scale or for special projects.

Not only is this admin hell bent on killing those industries, the healthcare industry where medicaid is large part of that took cuts to pay for tax cuts for people who didn't need them. How many jobs are going to shuttered when rural hospitals have to shut down?

If you had read what I posted - you would had seen we are saying the same thing -

except for the last paragraph which is Tribe Speak propaganda IMHO

Richard T · Thursday at 4:22 AM

Always in His Presence said:
Nuclear is 300% more reliable and effective than wind and doesn’t take up 15% of land needed for wind.

When was the last time in the United States that an earthquake, a flood or a war affected any of our nuclear plants?

By the way, the same can be said for wind. All you have to do is knock them over.

True the usa has not had too many nuclear accidents. Nothing catastrophic. I suppose the world has had several. Chernobyl, And the Japanese one. But the risk is far greater. If the windmills all fell down the damage is veey low. If a nuke melts down you have quite a few sq miles that now become off limits.

FAITH-IN-HIM · Thursday at 6:06 AM

This thread is a typical liberal-conservative debate with no compromise—just mutual dismissal of each other's ideas.

Nuclear energy can be safe when all safety regulations are properly followed and has the capability to generate significant amounts of power. Solar, wind, and other renewable technologies have also demonstrated effectiveness, offering greater accessibility and often lower costs for individuals interested in smaller-scale projects. There is no need to choose only one type of energy source; it is possible to diversify and pursue various options. While nuclear energy requires substantial investment and infrastructure, solar panels can be installed on residential rooftops, allowing individuals to participate in energy generation, whereas large-scale nuclear plants typically require significant capital.

Always in His Presence · Thursday at 6:37 AM

FAITH-IN-HIM said:
This thread is a typical liberal-conservative debate with no compromise—just mutual dismissal of each other's ideas.

True. Perhaps the title and op could have been stated less one sided, resulting in a more balanced conversation.

wing2000 · Thursday at 8:33 AM

Always in His Presence said:
Let's take a look, shall we.

Why not continue with Nuclear Energy - which is safe and much more reliable?

Why not continue with nuclear, wind, solar and slowely wean ourselves off carbon producting energy? Why does it have to be either or?

essentialsaltes · Thursday at 9:16 AM

Always in His Presence said:
True. Perhaps the title and op could have been stated less one sided, resulting in a more balanced conversation.

If Trump had cancelled 50% of the wind energy areas, I would have written that. However, he eliminated all of them.

Trump also frequently uses the word "windmills" to refer to wind turbines.

I have no issue with nuclear power, done properly.

DaisyDay · Thursday at 9:21 AM

FAITH-IN-HIM said:
Nuclear energy can be safe when all safety regulations are properly followed and has the capability to generate significant amounts of power.

The problem is when safety regulations are not properly followed which is something that happens when the plants are older and budgets are tighter (deferred maintenance). It can be a good solution, but in this era of drastic deregulation ....

Hans Blaster · Thursday at 11:06 AM

Always in His Presence said:
As of 2023, there were approximately 11,400 wind turbine service technicians employed in the United States. This number is expected to grow rapidly, with a projected 60% increase in employment from 2023 to 2033

That means in 10 years - they will have added a whopping 6,840 jobs nationwide. Whoopie Doodles

One of the indicators that wind power is cheap to operate -- not a lot of workers needed.

Always in His Presence · Thursday at 11:07 AM

wing2000 said:
Why not continue with nuclear, wind, solar and slowely wean ourselves off carbon producting energy? Why does it have to be either or?

It doesn't have to - I agree with you.

Always in His Presence · Thursday at 11:08 AM

Hans Blaster said:
One of the indicators that wind power is cheap to operate -- not a lot of workers needed.

Never said it did. That is why it is not in the top growing energy sectors.

DaisyDay · Thursday at 2:49 PM

https://www.iaenvironment.org/webres/File/Wind%20Fact%20Sheet%202024.pdf

More than half of energy generated in Iowa is from wind.

FAITH-IN-HIM · Thursday at 5:29 PM

DaisyDay said:
The problem is when safety regulations are not properly followed which is something that happens when the plants are older and budgets are tighter (deferred maintenance). It can be a good solution, but in this era of drastic deregulation ....

If the reasoning is that we should avoid a solution because "safety regulations are not properly followed," this would apply to many areas, such as cars on the road, medicine in pharmacies, food in grocery stores, or money in banks.

DaisyDay · Thursday at 8:03 PM

FAITH-IN-HIM said:
If the reasoning is that we should avoid a solution because "safety regulations are not properly followed," this would apply to many areas, such as cars on the road, medicine in pharmacies, food in grocery stores, or money in banks.

I think the scale of the consequences is quite different.

GoldenBoy89 · Thursday at 9:14 PM

Always in His Presence said:
How are windmills any better in Earthquake prone area's?

There’s more than one.

They’re also cheaper to build, repair and maintain.

I’m also a proponent for nuclear power but I don’t understand the obsession on the right with pooh pooing wind power. We need a comprehensive system that draws from multiple different sources at different times to meet our needs.

GoldenBoy89 · Thursday at 9:18 PM

Always in His Presence said:
Occupations - yes job sectors - no

Here are the fastest-growing job sectors in the U.S. in 2025, based on recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and other sources:

Top Growing Job Sectors

Sector Net Jobs Added (Feb–Apr 2025) Key Drivers
Health Care & Social Assistance 192,800 Aging population, telemedicine boom
Transportation & Warehousing 50,000 E-commerce, supply chain expansion
Professional & Business Services 35,000 Consulting, tech, remote work
Financial Activities 35,000 Fintech, investment growth
️ Construction 30,000 Infrastructure projects, housing
️ Leisure & Hospitality 28,000 Post-pandemic recovery
️ Government 20,000 Public services, education
Private Education 16,200 Online learning, teacher demand
️ Retail Trade 16,100 Consumer spending rebound
️ Other Services 16,000 Personal care, repair services

As of 2023, there were approximately 11,400 wind turbine service technicians employed in the United States. This number is expected to grow rapidly, with a projected 60% increase in employment from 2023 to 2033

That means in 10 years - they will have added a whopping 6,840 jobs nationwide. Whoopie Doodles

I’ll keep this post in mind next time the 18,000 lost fast food jobs in CA get brought up.

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