The Morning Call22 Sep 2026AI generated
New York and California sued to block Trump administration deals canceling offshore wind leases, with New York challenging $1.4bn in redirected payouts toward LNG.
- Lawsuits filed 22 September, with New Jersey joining into 23 September
- New York targets deals redirecting $1.4bn to LNG
- California challenge follows its $120m Morro Bay floating lease refund dispute
Context
The suits follow cumulative Judgment Fund buyouts that passed $4bn by mid-August 2026, wiping 21 GW of capacity.
