Americans work hard, pay taxes, and expect those dollars to be used wisely. That is why the decision to spend up to $1 billion in taxpayer money to cancel offshore wind energy projects raises serious concerns.

The Trump administration’s agreement with TotalEnergies would pay a foreign company to walk away from major U.S. energy developments off the coasts of North Carolina and New York. These projects had the potential to power hundreds of thousands of homes and support domestic energy growth. Instead, that investment is now set to shift away from American offshore energy production.

This is not just about one type of energy. It is about priorities. At a time when Americans are facing rising energy costs and increasing demand, we should be expanding our options, not reducing them. A strong energy strategy includes a mix of sources that support reliability, affordability, and long-term stability.

Using taxpayer dollars to cancel active energy development raises questions about fiscal responsibility and missed economic opportunity. These projects represented jobs, infrastructure, and investment tied directly to American communities. Walking away from them does not just impact energy supply, it affects workers, local economies, and future growth.

This petition calls on the U.S. Department of the Interior and members of Congress to review and halt this agreement, and to ensure that taxpayer funds are not used to cancel viable American energy projects.

We urge leaders to pursue an all-of-the-above energy approach that keeps options open, supports job creation, and respects the value of public investment. Americans deserve policies that strengthen our energy future, not decisions that limit it.

Our energy future should be built on opportunity, accountability, and smart investment. Sign this petition to stand for responsible use of taxpayer dollars and a stronger, more balanced energy strategy.