Why Trump’s $2 Billion Buyoff to Cancel Offshore Wind Farms Is a Bad Deal for American Taxpayers and the US Energy Supply

Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for American taxpayers and the US energy supply

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Blowback Is Building Against Trump’s Cash-For-Quitting Offshore Wind Scheme

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Why Trump’s $2 billion buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a foul deal for American taxpayers and the United States power provide

The U.S. is in a extraordinary scenario in 2026: It’s dealing with a looming power scarcity, but the Trump management is making offers to pay offshore wind builders just about US$2 billion in taxpayer cash to stroll clear of power initiatives. Those politically motivated strikes are costing American citizens way over simply the buyouts. Communities were laying the groundwork for offshore power initiatives for years. Offshore wind construction br…