Trump administration's latest buyback of offshore wind leases brings total to nearly $4 billion (copy)
The Trump administration agreed to pay a company $1.2 billion to cancel offshore wind projects in development off three states. This is part of a larger pattern of buybacks totaling nearly $4 billion. The administration describes these cancellations as common sense, though the articles don't explain the reasoning or any opposing views.
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National story. 28 articles from 26 sources. 25 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Aug 8, 2026.
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6 sourcesTrump Keeps Spending US Tax Dollars to Kill Offshore Wind and Boost Oil and Gas
Another offshore wind developer exits California in $1.22-billion deal with Trump administration
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10 sourcesTrump Administration Inks $1.22 Billion Deal to Terminate Multiple Offshore Wind Projects
Trump administration will buy back company's offshore wind project leases
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9 sourcesTrump Delivers on Promise to Save Jersey Shore from Offshore Wind Farms with Lease Buybacks
Trump administration's latest buyback of offshore wind leases brings total to nearly $4 billion (copy)
Trump Administration Will Pay $1.2 Billion To Cancel More Offshore Wind Projects, Calling It 'Common Sense'
Another offshore wind developer exits California in $1.22 billion deal with Trump administration
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1 articleTrump administration to pay German firm $1.22bn to cut offshore wind leases
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2 developments- Aug 6Trump administration's latest buyback of offshore wind leases brings total to nearly $4 billion
- Aug 7Only lean-right coverage:Trump Administration Will Pay $1.2 Billion To Cancel More Offshore Wind Projects, Calling It 'Common Sense'
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