Six states sue Trump administration over deal to kill windfarm project
Summary
Six states have sued the Trump administration over a deal that canceled plans for two offshore wind farms off New York and North Carolina. The deal paid a French energy company nearly $1 billion to stop developing the wind projects and instead invest in oil and gas, which the states say is illegal.Key Facts
- The Trump administration agreed to pay French company TotalEnergies nearly $1 billion to cancel two offshore wind farm projects.
- The canceled projects were located off the coasts of New York and North Carolina.
- TotalEnergies promised not to develop any new offshore wind projects in the U.S. and to invest in oil and gas projects instead.
- The lawsuit was led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, alongside attorneys general from five other states.
- The states argue the deal breaks U.S. laws governing offshore wind leases and federal spending rules.
- The plaintiffs want the court to cancel the deal, stop the lease cancellations, and prevent further action.
- The Interior Secretary, Doug Burgum, described the deal as a win for affordable and reliable energy.
- Environmental groups say offshore wind is affordable and homegrown energy that helps lower electricity costs.
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