Seven states sue over $1B offshore wind deal
#OffshoreWind #TrumpAdministrationSeven US states sue Trump administration over a $1 billion deal canceling offshore wind leases, refunding TotalEnergies to invest in fossil fuels. States claim harm to economies, grids, and climate goals. read more
Trump halts offshore wind as global industry booms
#OffshoreWind #TrumpEnergyPolicyPresident Trump blocks US offshore wind projects despite global growth, with China leading. Three US farms operate; others face halts. Global capacity rose 16% in 2025. Clean energy promises vast coastal power, but administration prioritizes fossil fuels. read more
Trump halts US offshore wind as global industry booms
#OffshoreWind #TrumpPresident Trump halts U.S. offshore wind growth despite global expansion, with China leading at 48.4 GW. U.S. has 18,000 industry jobs and $25.5 billion in investments, while Europe and Asia continue advancing clean energy. read more
California Probes Trumps $2 Billion Wind Buyout Deal
#OffshoreWind #CaliforniaEnergyCalifornia investigates Trump's $2B deal to scrap offshore wind projects, issuing a subpoena to Golden State Wind. The state demands transparency on payouts that abandon clean energy for fossil fuels, sparking Democratic scrutiny. read more
California Investigates Trump Offshore Wind Lease Buyout
#OffshoreWind #CaliforniaInvestigationCalifornia probes Trump administration's deal paying Golden State Wind to abandon offshore wind leases. State seeks documents on nearly $900M payout, alleging backroom spending. California invested $100M in clean energy transition. read more
Trump pays nearly $900M to kill wind projects
#TrumpAdministration #OffshoreWindTrump administration pays two more energy firms nearly $900 million to exit US offshore wind leases, following a similar $1 billion deal with TotalEnergies. Companies will invest in fossil fuels instead. read more
Trump-Halted Wind Farm Powers New England Grid
#OffshoreWind #CleanEnergyA Trump-targeted offshore wind project now powers New England's grid. Orsted's Revolution Wind, resumed after legal challenges, will supply Rhode Island and Connecticut, aiming to lower energy costs and meet growing demand. read more
Shell Drops New Jersey Offshore Wind Project, Citing Competition
#DonaldTrump #OffshoreWindShell is exiting a significant New Jersey offshore wind project, citing competition and changing market. President Trump's executive action had a hand in this move, but it remains unclear if the project will proceed without Shell. read more
Offshore Wind Industry Battles Misinformation Amid Project Expansion
#OffshoreWind #IndustryChallengesThe U.S. offshore wind energy industry faces challenges combating misinformation spread by opponents, including claims linking wind farms to whale deaths. Industry officials stress the need to address false claims and push back against disinformation. read more
#Trump #offshorewind
Donald Trump pledges to stop offshore wind projects on his first day as president, citing false claims about whales, pollution, and expense. His plans could undermine US green policies and clean energy initiatives. read more