Offshore wind

Offshore wind

Offshore wind firm that took Trump payout hits a milestone in Europe

Even as Ocean Winds abandons two U.S. offshore wind leases, it’s staying the course on projects elsewhere, including a floating French array that flicked on this week.

By Maria Gallucci . 5 May 2026
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Another offshore wind firm is seeking a payout as Trump stifles sector

Engie is talking to the Trump administration about canceling its U.S. offshore wind leases, even as a similar $1 billion deal with TotalEnergies sparks legal concerns.

By Maria Gallucci . 24 April 2026
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The world is embracing offshore wind — even as the US retreats

Over 9 GW of new offshore wind projects came online last year. The sector is set to grow even more as nations in Europe and Asia seek out domestic clean power.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 April 2026
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The US offshore wind industry finally gets a break

Five U.S. wind projects continue construction, with some now producing power, as the Trump admin misses a deadline to appeal court decisions letting them proceed.

By Jake Bittle . 10 April 2026
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Trump’s offshore wind opposition was never really about the whales

The administration has made false claims that offshore wind hurts whales. It didn’t flinch when lifting protections for endangered whales to boost oil and gas.

By Maria Gallucci . 7 April 2026
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Trump’s $1B offshore wind payout to TotalEnergies sparks legal concerns

Offshore wind and legal experts question whether Interior has the authority to reimburse the oil giant for canceled leases, especially if it taps taxpayer dollars.

By Maria Gallucci . 26 March 2026
Offshore wind

Trump’s latest salvo to upend offshore wind: Pay firms not to build it

The administration will pay TotalEnergies $1B to end its offshore wind leases and invest in LNG exports. Critics say the move could make energy even more expensive.

By Maria Gallucci . 23 March 2026
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Offshore wind farms race toward completion despite Trump’s attacks

Trump is trying to kill offshore wind. But two big East Coast projects are poised to start producing power, and others are hitting key construction milestones.

By Maria Gallucci . 11 March 2026
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Offshore wind showed up big during the East Coast’s brutal cold

America’s two utility-scale offshore wind farms performed as well as gas power plants and better than coal in January — including during Winter Storm Fern.

By Maria Gallucci . 12 February 2026
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Sunrise Wind can proceed, ending Trump’s offshore wind ban — for now

A judge cleared New York’s Sunrise Wind to resume construction, completing a string of court victories for wind developers after Trump’s December stop-work order.

By Dan McCarthy . 2 February 2026