MARYLAND – Maryland is part of a coalition of 17 states challenging President Donald Trump’s executive order that halts offshore wind development. The order, signed in January, paused new permits and rights of way for wind projects, citing a review of existing leases.
Maryland, along with Delaware and other states, filed the lawsuit on May 5 in Massachusetts, arguing the pause is unlawful. The states contend offshore wind is vital to job creation, clean energy, and climate goals, and they claim the Trump Administration gave no valid reason for halting permits. The lawsuit seeks to lift the pause and allow wind energy projects to move forward.
Maryland’s Attorney General, Anthony Brown, is among those leading the challenge. The state continues to push for offshore wind as a key part of its energy future.
