Here at The Public’s Radio, we’ve been closely following the offshore wind industry and its potential impact on New England commercial fishermen and the environment. This week, we got a question about offshore wind from one of our listeners. South Coast Reporter Nadine Sebai has been extensively covering the issue and is here to talk with us.
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Fishing For A Living Is Dangerous. Will Offshore Wind Farms Make It Worse?
New England commercial fishermen have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Now, they’re worried new offshore wind farms will make things worse. Construction is set to begin this year on the country’s first large scale offshore wind project. Most of the attention has focused on jobs and the economy, but the fishermen say they’re also worried about safety.
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Vineyard Wind Says Offshore Wind Project Still On Schedule Despite Setbacks
Vineyard Wind says federal officials have no intention of stopping the 84-turbine offshore wind farm project. This comes after federal officials announced that it was not ready to make a decision on a critical component of the project.
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Developer Faces Major Setbacks In Building Country’s First Large Scale Offshore Wind Farm
Vineyard Wind was dealt two major setbacks that could affect its plan to build the country’s first large scale offshore wind farm.
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Vineyard Wind Changes Offshore Wind Farm Orientation To Assist Regional Fishermen
Offshore wind developer Vineyard Wind is changing the layout of its 84-turbine wind farm in an effort to reduce the impact on commercial fishermen.
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UK-Based Wind Company Chooses RI For US Headquarters
Rhode Island’s state economic development agency voted Monday night to approve a $1.9 million tax credit for an international wind energy company establishing its U.S. headquarters in Quonset.
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Vineyard Wind’s Economic Impact Report On MA Fishermen Is Biased, Economist Says
A University of Rhode Island economist says Vineyard Wind’s $10 million compensation offer to Massachusetts fishermen is too low.
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Connecticut Approves Massive Boost To Offshore Wind
A measure to boost Connecticut’s investment in offshore wind sailed through the state Senate this week. The bill could shift up to 2,000 megawatts of Connecticut’s power to offshore wind by 2030.
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“It’s Infuriating Us”: New Bedford Fishermen Oppose Vineyard Wind’s $10 Million Compensation Offer
Vineyard Wind proposed its first compensation package for Massachusetts fishermen on Thursday who stand to lose major profits with the creation of the largest offshore wind farm in the country. The industry wasn’t happy with the offer.
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"A Big Fugazi": Why Fishermen Still Can't Get Behind Offshore Wind
Vineyard Wind is expected to start construction of the nation’s first large-scale offshore wind farm this fall. The $2 billion project has come after a seven year battle between the company, federal regulators, and fishermen who are concerned about the effects of wind farms on their livelihoods. Despite industry efforts to address the economic impact, the maritime industry says its concerns are far from settled.
