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Five times in just over a year, the federal government tried to halt America's offshore wind farms. Five times, it lost in court, and when the lawsuits didn't work, officials tried buying the leases back instead.
Five federal stop-work orders. Five court losses. Revolution Wind, Empire Wind, Sunrise Wind, Vineyard Wind, and Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind all fought back in court, and all five won.
After losing in court, the federal government pivoted to paying offshore wind developers to give up their leases. Settlements have passed $3.9 billion across five deals, and California is suing.