# Wind Leases Bought Back for Gas

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Podcast: [Roanoke News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/roanoke-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7608890)
Published: 2026-06-17T17:39:20+00:00
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The Biden administration is spending nearly $2.6 billion to buy back offshore wind leases from Invenergy, returning $765 million to the company to end four early-stage projects. Invenergy plans to reinvest the money into faster-to-build natural gas and geothermal projects, framing it as a move toward reliable, cost-cutting energy. But critics argue this swap doesn’t address regional power shortages or rising consumer costs, especially in the Northeast, and that fossil fuel projects won’t serve the same areas as the canceled wind farms. This follows a broader trend of halted offshore wind projects and similar buyouts with companies like TotalEnergies and Golden State Wind — some of which are now under legal scrutiny and congressional review. Invenergy says it’s prioritizing quick grid delivery to meet demand, while leaving the door open to offshore wind in the future. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8f195404ca14bcde

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