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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jennifer McDermott

Seven states sue Trump administration over offshore wind project deal

New York’s Attorney General has sued the Trump administration over a controversial deal to terminate an offshore wind project.

The agreement, revealed in March, grants French company TotalEnergies $1 billion – essentially a refund for its offshore wind leases off New York and North Carolina – on the condition it invests the money in fossil fuel projects instead.

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