The coalition of seventeen state attorneys general and DC is taking action against a Trump executive order that froze permits and funding for onshore and offshore wind projects on January 20. They are asking a federal judge to declare the executive order illegal and stop the Trump administration from obstructing wind energy development. The coalition, led by New York attorney general Letitia James, is concerned about the potential loss of jobs and investments, as well as the delay in transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Federal agencies have halted permits for wind projects and even stopped the fully approved Empire Wind project in New York, which was already under construction. Developer Equinor, majority owned by the Norwegian government, is considering legal action after going through a seven-year permitting process.
Massachusetts attorney general Andrea Joy Campbell criticized Trump’s actions, pointing out the contradiction between halting wind energy development and claiming the need for reliable domestic energy. The coalition argues that the executive order violates federal laws and provides no reasonable explanation for stopping all wind energy development.
The executive order puts billions of dollars in state investments at risk, affecting wind industry infrastructure, supply chains, and workforce training that are already in progress. The coalition includes attorneys general from various states such as Arizona, California, Colorado, and Washington.
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