Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, currently a prominent voice questioning New York’s green energy initiatives, previously positioned himself as a major proponent of large-scale solar infrastructure during his time as a private sector executive in 2017. As he navigates his political career and gubernatorial ambitions, his public rhetoric regarding renewable energy has undergone a stark transformation.
A History of Solar Ambition
In 2017, following the inauguration of President Donald Trump, Blakeman founded Sustainable Technology LLC. The company aimed to secure a multibillion-dollar federal contract to construct a border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, utilizing a unique design featuring solar panels.
At the time, Blakeman actively promoted the project on national media, arguing that the energy generated could be sold to Mexico to offset construction costs. He described the proposal as a
