The company now holds no remaining U.S. offshore wind leases. President Donald Trump has frequently voiced his opposition to wind power, stating his goal is to prevent any "windmills" from being built. The Republican administration has been actively buying back offshore wind leases from energy companies as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels. This approach stands in contrast to offshore wind, which produces clean electricity, while oil, coal and natural gas emit carbon pollution when burned. The administration adopted this strategy after federal courts thwarted Trump’s efforts to stop offshore wind development through executive action.