California Sues Trump Over Deal to Cancel Offshore Wind Projects
The state of California is suing the Trump administration over a deal struck earlier this summer to cancel an offshore wind project in exchange for tens of millions of dollars and a promise to invest in fossil fuels.
TL;DR
- California is suing the Trump administration and Invenergy over a deal to cancel an offshore wind project.
- The agreement involved tens of millions of dollars and a promise to invest in fossil fuels.
- California Attorney General Rob Bonta called the deal an "unlawful buyout" and an "outrageous abuse of taxpayer dollars."
- The state argues the settlement bypasses rules for offshore energy leasing and violates several laws.
- This is one of several deals made by the Trump administration to cancel offshore wind leases in favor of natural gas investments, totaling nearly $4 billion as of August.