Trump ends another wind energy lease off California’s coastline, two remainAugust 7, 2026By KAREN VELIEThe Trump administration announced this week that it has made a deal to end three more offshore wind leases, including another off the coast of California leaving only two active leases left in the Golden State. The company determined that this resolution best serves the interests of its stakeholders and allows it to direct resources toward energy projects that can be advanced with certainty.” In 2022, the federal government auctioned off three offshore wind energy sites located off the coast near Morro Bay and two off the coast of Humboldt. Since then, many wind energy projects have stalled or ended through signed agreements. These settlement agreements provide partial reimbursement for offshore wind leases that required significant taxpayer support.