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17 States and D.C. Sue Trump Over Wind Energy Freeze

The lawsuit challenges an executive order halting all wind energy permits, arguing it exceeds presidential authority and jeopardizes clean energy goals.

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A wind turbine is seen in a field of corn in Haverhill, Iowa, United States, July 18, 2015. REUTERS/Jim Young
Wind turbine blades are being prepped at the State Pier in New London on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 for the Revolution Wind’s wind turbines. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)

Overview

  • A coalition of 17 states and Washington, D.C., led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, has filed a federal lawsuit against President Trump's executive order pausing wind energy project approvals.
  • The executive order, issued on Trump's first day in office, halts permits, loans, and construction of wind projects, including the Empire Wind project off Long Island, which was 30% complete.
  • The lawsuit argues the order exceeds presidential authority, violates federal laws, and threatens state investments in renewable energy infrastructure and climate targets.
  • States claim the freeze risks thousands of jobs, billions in investments, and the ability to meet clean energy mandates, such as New York's goal of a 100% emissions-free grid by 2040.
  • The coalition seeks a preliminary injunction to resume wind permitting and prevent further harm to the wind energy sector while litigation proceeds in Massachusetts federal court.