Humboldt Bay Offshore Wind Pause Triggers Local Backlash as Feds Buy Back Leases
The Trump administration agreed to pay about $1.22 billion to buy back three offshore wind leases, including one off Humboldt Bay from German firm RWE, effectively halting the projects and drawing sharp criticism from Humboldt County officials who argue the move undermines clean energy, jobs, and local economic gains, while California and the state’s agencies continue pursuing renewable energy goals and related infrastructure funding.