Trump administration pays companies to walk away from US offshore wind leases
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- Category: United Kingdom
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-27 16:45 UTC
- Sources: The Independent
The Trump administration has announced payouts for energy companies to abandon their U.S. offshore wind projects under development. This is the latest move in the government's efforts to restrict renewable energy.
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