California, New York sue Trump administration over offshore wind lease cancellations

Two states filed legal action challenging the Trump administration's reversal of offshore wind projects and buyout deals with energy developers that they say wasted taxpayer dollars.

First covered Sep 25, 2026 · 8:14 AM PT · 1 article

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