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Trump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farms

TechCrunch·August 7, 2026·1 min read
Trump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farms

The Trump administration has spent nearly $4 billion to cancel offshore wind farms, convincing developers to abandon 12 offshore wind leases. The latest cancellation will cost taxpayers $1.2 billion. This marks a significant policy push against offshore wind development, with substantial financial implications for the federal budget and the renewable energy sector.

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