Catch up: The Trump administration has dished out $2.5B to end offshore wind leases in federal waters. Several states have challenged these deals—and California is the latest to push back.
What happened: CA intends to sue the Interior Department over its “unlawful agreement” with Golden State Wind. This deal hands $120M to GSW in exchange for halting its leases off the state's central coast (and directs the company to invest an equal amount in fossil fuel projects).
What’s at stake: Axing wind projects means Californians lose out on economic benefits, improved grid reliability, and lowered energy costs, according to California AG Rob Bonta.
Molly Glick
Energy Central Team
Thu, Jun 25