We break down some of the top local stories from the past week.
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The Weekly Catch: March 10, 2023
We break down the top local stories from the past week.
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Offshore Wind Developers Submit Proposals For New Bids Despite Federal Delay
Three major offshore wind developers have placed their bids in a second round of clean energy procurements in Massachusetts. This, in spite of a federal delay that has put the future of the offshore wind industry in flux.
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Can The U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Survive Without A Federal Tax Credit?
The Trump administration’s decision to delay the Vineyard Wind project will impact the offshore wind developer’s ability to take advantage of a big federal tax credit that expires in December.
Democratic lawmakers say the administration’s decision was a political move to stall the project and could endanger the future growth of the industry. Lawmakers are scrambling to pass legislation to get the tax credit extended. But some industry observers say offshore wind may be able to survive just fine without it.
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Vineyard Wind Decision Delayed Until December 2020, Sources Say
Final approval for the Vineyard Wind Project will likely not happen for at least another 18 months, according to information received from multiple sources by The Public’s Radio. This means the country’s first large scale offshore wind farm won’t begin construction in time to take advantage of a lucrative federal tax credit that expires at the end of the year.
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Environmental Groups, Fishermen Divided On Trump Administration’s Delay Of Offshore Wind Project
Environmental groups are questioning the motives behind the Trump administration’s delay in approving the country’s first large scale offshore wind project.
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Federal Regulators Have Put The Vineyard Wind Project In Limbo. Now What?
The Department of the Interior is delaying final regulatory approval of the Vineyard Wind project, pending a “cumulative analysis” of the offshore wind industry. The move is welcomed by fishermen, worried about the impact of the industry on their work, but has put the future of renewable energy in the country at risk.
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We Want Your Offshore Wind Questions
The offshore wind industry is growing rapidly in the United States. There are currently over a dozen active projects in the works from Massachusetts to North Carolina. We’ve been covering the potential impacts of offshore wind farms. Now, we want to answer your questions about it.
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You Asked, We Answered: How Will Vineyard Wind’s Compensation Plan To Fishermen Actually Work?
The development for the country’s first large scale offshore wind farm is currently at a standstill. Federal officials have delayed approval of the Vineyard Wind project because of continuing concerns about the impacts it could have on New England commercial fishermen — from safety issues to lost fishing grounds. This week, one of our listeners wanted to know more about Vineyard Wind’s compensation plans that are setup to address these issues. South Coast Reporter Nadine Sebai has been extensively covering offshore wind in the region and is here to talk with us.
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Despite A Nearly Perfect Collision Record In the U.K., N.E. Fishermen Still Say Offshore Wind Farms Are Unsafe. Here’s Why.
The offshore wind industry may be in its infancy in the United States, but it’s been a thriving renewable resource in Europe for decades. As parties debate about the impacts of wind farms on commercial fishermen safety, countries like the United Kingdom, where fishermen and offshore wind have co-existed for over 20 years, say it’s safe. But a clean
track record abroad doesn’t mean all the safety questions have been answered.
