NewzDemocratic attorneys general from New York and California filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Trump administration to block federal plans to buy back offshore wind leases. The legal challenge targets administration deals aimed at canceling offshore wind projects and discouraging the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul characterized the administration's settlements with two offshore wind companies as illegal "pay-not-to-play" schemes. The multi-state litigation highlights a major conflict between state-level green energy initiatives and federal efforts to roll back offshore wind development.
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