New Offshore Wind Procurement Could Be State’s Largest
The state’s electric utilities and the Baker administration are back in the market for another offshore wind contract, this time seeking up to twice as much power as in previous rounds.
Banker & Tradesman’s Editorial Cartoon: Other Uses for Wind Turbines
With new bosses at federal wind energy regulators, Vineyard Wind’s prospects are looking up. But these turbines may have multiple uses.
Wind Projects Expected to Fuel New Bedford Economy
New Bedford’s whaling industry thrived in the 19th century, when whale oil was an important source of energy. Now, in the 21st century, it’s positioned to return to the sector as the staging area for offshore wind turbine projects.
Report: Push for Wind Energy Could Create Thousands of Jobs
The planned creation of 1,600 megawatts of offshore wind power should create over 3,000 “job years” during construction over the next 10 years and generate between $675 million and $800 million in direct economic output in Massachusetts.
