- California sued the Trump administration and Golden State Wind after a deal canceled a planned 2‑GW Central Coast offshore wind project in exchange for a $120 million federal payout and a commitment to invest in fossil‑fuel projects.
- The state says the payment violated federal law, threatens thousands of jobs and more than $100 million in state investments (ports, transmission, supply chain), and could set back its goal of 25 GW of offshore wind by 2045.
- The case echoes similar Trump‑era buyouts with other developers and raises broader questions about using taxpayer funds to terminate renewable projects.
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