Eight States Sue Over Wind Project Cancellations | New Bedford News

New Bedford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 16, 2026 · 1m

Eight Democratic attorneys general are preparing to sue the federal government over the cancellation of three major offshore wind projects set to power millions in the Northeast. Led by Massachusetts, the coalition—including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont—argues the government’s national security claims were improperly vetted after years of prior approvals and defense consultations. The states warn the cancellations will hurt clean energy goals and cost them billions, while also alleging the federal government bypassed proper legal procedures…