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2026-06-24 09:00:42

California Sues Trump Over Offshore Wind Project Cancellation

California sues Trump administration over canceled offshore wind project, calling it a "strategic mistake" risking clean energy goals. State invested $100M in infrastructure; Interior Department paid $120M to end leases, demanding fossil fuel reinvestment. read more

2026-06-17 19:50:10

Trump pays $765 million to cancel more wind leases

Trump administration pays Invenergy $765M to cancel four offshore wind leases, totaling nearly $2.6B in buyouts. The strategy aims to block wind development and boost fossil fuels, with Invenergy reinvesting in natural gas and geothermal. read more

2026-06-02 19:40:03

Seven states sue over $1B offshore wind deal

Seven 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

2026-05-14 20:10:08

Trump halts offshore wind as global industry booms

President 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

2026-05-14 16:40:03

Trump halts US offshore wind as global industry booms

President 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

2026-05-05 09:40:03

California Probes Trumps $2 Billion Wind Buyout Deal

California 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

2026-05-05 02:10:06

California Investigates Trump Offshore Wind Lease Buyout

California 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

2026-04-28 00:30:42

Trump pays nearly $900M to kill wind projects

Trump 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

2026-03-14 04:10:06

Trump-Halted Wind Farm Powers New England Grid

A 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

2025-01-31 17:50:04

Shell Drops New Jersey Offshore Wind Project, Citing Competition

Shell 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

2024-10-29 21:10:10

Offshore Wind Industry Battles Misinformation Amid Project Expansion

The 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

2024-05-13 23:10:03

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