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Trump Administration Scraps Offshore Wind Leases, Redirects Funds to Oil and Gas Projects

The Trump administration has finalized a $1 billion deal with TotalEnergies, canceling offshore wind leases in New York and North Carolina. The funds will be redirected to American oil and natural gas projects, including the Rio Grande LNG plant and Gulf of Mexico oil production. This move aligns with President Trumps criticism of wind farms and delivers a blow to the Northeasts offshore wind push. States like New York and New Jersey face challenges in achieving clean energy goals, with Governor Hochul shifting to an all-sources energy plan. Lawmakers are closely watching permitting reform talks amid the renewable energy debate.

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