California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project
The state says the buyout illegally steers $120 million toward fossil fuel projects and threatens more than $100 million in clean energy investments.
- On Tuesday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a notice of intent to sue the Trump administration over its deal to buy back an offshore wind lease from Golden State Wind LLC.
- The Trump administration has systematically terminated offshore wind projects nationwide, paying companies to abandon federal leases and pivot investments toward fossil fuel and natural gas assets, a strategy Bonta claims violates federal law.
- Golden State Wind can recover about $120 million under its agreement, while other deals involve $765 million for Chicago-based Invenergy and nearly $1 billion for French energy giant TotalEnergies SE.
- California plans to sue in 60 days if the situation remains unrectified, as state officials warn the buybacks jeopardize the state's goal to develop 25 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2045.
- Congressional critics argue these deals potentially violate the U.S. Constitution's appropriations clause by using federal funds without approval, while the administration maintains the buybacks are necessary to lower energy prices for Americans.
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