Rhode Island fishermen are angry about a proposed compensation package from Vineyard Wind, an offshore wind developer that plans to build more than 80 turbines south of Martha’s Vineyard.
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Public Voices Concern About Fisheries, Minority Communities At Vineyard Wind Hearing
More than 50 people attended the hearing to comment on the environmental, social and economic impacts of developer Vineyard Wind’s project, a planned offshore wind farm of more than 80 turbines south of Martha’s Vineyard.
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Fishing Revenue Dispute Again Delays Offshore Wind Review Process
A disagreement over fishing revenue has again delayed the review process of a proposed offshore wind farm south of Martha’s Vineyard.
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Offshore Wind Developer, Environmental Advocates Agree To Protect Endangered Right Whales
A New Bedford-based offshore wind developer is partnering with environmental advocates to protect North Atlantic right whales.
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Government Shutdown Delays Public Meetings For MA Offshore Wind Farm
The partial federal government shutdown has postponed public hearings this week for a controversial offshore wind farm under development south of Martha’s Vineyard.
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Wind Developer, Fishermen Disagree On Proposed Transit Corridor
Vineyard Wind, an offshore wind company, is endorsing a transit corridor plan that would allow commercial fishermen to navigate through areas designated for offshore wind development. But the fishing industry isn’t satisfied with the transit plan.
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UMass Dartmouth Hosting Fishery Workshops For Input On Proposed Offshore Wind Farm
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and offshore wind farm developer Vineyard Wind are collaborating on an effort to hear from commercial fishermen in New England.
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Offshore Wind Company To Use New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal For Project
Offshore wind developer Vineyard Wind has officially agreed to use the New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal to construct and deploy wind turbines. The company was selected by the state earlier this year to build an 800-megawatt offshore wind farm south of Martha’s Vineyard. The wind farm will be big enough to deliver about six percent […]
