Rhode Island is feeling the benefits of climate investments and labor requirements put forth by the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act and bipartisan infrastructure law. Patrick Crowley, president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO chapter, has seen firsthand how federal funding and regulations for the state’s offshore wind (OSW) developments have proved to be a boon for the local economy and the environment. From fostering long-term economic sustainability, energy security, and high-quality labor standards, to empowering workers with strong wages, employment stability, and the resources to secure a sustainable future, OSW developments are driving economic growth and improving community resilience. Still, the fossil fuel industry’s misinformation campaign undermines the reality of renewables such as OSW with false claims, preferring to protect sector profits over the well-being of local communities and the environment. The story of success playing out in Rhode Island debunks these myths that are being promoted by bad actors.