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Trump administration to pay French company $1B to drop U.S. offshore wind leases
TotalEnergies has agreed to what’s essentially a refund of its leases for projects off the coasts of North Carolina and New York, and will invest the money in fossil fuel projects instead, the Department of Interior announced.
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The Trump administration pauses wind projects off New England, New York and Virginia
An Interior Department statement did not detail the national security risks. It’s the administration’s latest pus to hobble offshore wind and limit renewable energy sources.
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Power prices are expected to soar under new tax cut and spending law
In states without policies to drive renewable energy, power prices could surge as federal tax incentives for clean energy disappear, according to Energy Innovation, a think tank.
Posted inEnvironment
Rhode Island’s Approval Of A Second Offshore Wind Farm Reflects A Growing East Coast Trend. Here’s Why Some Are Concerned
Rhode Island regulators unanimously approved a contract on Tuesday to build the state’s second offshore wind farm. The Revolution Wind project will generate enough energy to power more than 270,000 Rhode Island homes a year.
It’s just one of over a dozen offshore wind farms popping up across the Mid-Atlantic in what’s now been dubbed “The Saudi Arabia of Wind.” But some scientists and fishermen say the growth is too much too fast.
Posted inBusiness
Massachusetts Approves Country’s Largest Offshore Wind Contract
The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities announced Tuesday that they’ve approved the construction of what will be the largest offshore wind farm in the country.
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Under New Management, New London Pier Looks To Capitalize On Offshore Wind
A new operator has been selected to run a key port in New London. The management shakeup at State Pier comes with an eye toward capitalizing on the growing market for offshore wind energy. When it comes to hooking its power lines up to offshore wind, Connecticut’s behind the curve. Last month, it approved a […]
