- The administration announced the buyback of offshore wind leases for various projects, coinciding with the Interior Secretary's address on the administration's energy pivot.
- The administration terminated offshore wind leases in the New York Bight.
A DOJ settlement allows RWE to exit US offshore wind projects, as the Trump administration opposes these projects.
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A DOJ settlement allows RWE to exit US offshore wind projects, as the Trump administration opposes these projects.
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Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- A settlement has been reached regarding offshore wind projects in three states, involving the Trump administration.Sub-event
Trump administration uses DOJ settlements to halt offshore wind projects in the US.1 source
RWE received a $1.22B payment from the administration amid accusations of kneecapping offshore wind.1 source
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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New York
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