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politics1d ago
N.Y. sues over the Trump administration's deal to end an offshore wind project
- New York filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the offshore wind project deal and its cancellation.
- TotalEnergies would receive a $1 billion refund if it invests in fossil fuels instead of wind.
- States argue the cancellation harms economies, energy grids, and climate goals.
- The complaint names administration officials, including Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, as defendants.
- Democrats in Congress are examining the TotalEnergies agreement amid broader wind-energy debates.
- The deal involves a broader dispute over federal permissions for wind development and national security reviews.
- Interior Department did not immediately comment on the lawsuit.
- TotalEnergies previously purchased offshore wind leases off New York and New Jersey in 2022 for $795 million.
- The dispute centers on offshore wind leases and potential energy savings for ratepayers.
- The case underscores disputes over wind-energy policy and federal state cooperation.
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