18 Attorneys General Challenge Trump Administration’s Attacks on Wind Energy
EDF Statement from Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel, U.S. Clean Energy
(WASHINGTON – May 5, 2025) Today, Attorneys General from 17 states and the District of Columbia filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts challenging the Trump administration’s actions to stop and block offshore and onshore wind energy projects.
“At a time when Americans need more affordable electricity, the Trump administration is taking a low-cost, clean and abundant energy option off the table. In 2024, wind energy generated more than 10% of U.S. electricity – and it has the potential to grow substantially in the years ahead.
“Wind energy is already delivering lower energy bills, clean air and good-paying jobs. In fact, jobs in the wind industry are some of the fastest growing in the nation. Instead of tapping into America’s vast wind resources and growing this industry, the administration is blocking energy progress. These Attorneys General are right to challenge the Trump administration’s illegal attempts to obstruct wind energy.”
- Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel for U.S. Clean Energy, Environmental Defense Fund
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