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Speeding boats, not offshore wind, likely culprit in recent whale deaths

Still, offshore wind developers are bolstering efforts to safeguard marine life. Here's how Dominion Energy will handle whale safety as it preps for a 2.6 GW project.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 23 March 2023
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After a brutal 2023, offshore wind looks to overcome growing pains

Offshore wind is a key piece of the U.S. energy transition, but the emerging industry has been clobbered by financial challenges. Now, it’s trying to move forward.

By Maria Gallucci . 21 December 2023
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Three NY offshore wind projects unravel after GE scraps turbine plans

GE pivoted away from making huge offshore wind turbines. Now, New York authorities have denied contracts to three major projects banking on the design.

By Maria Gallucci . 22 April 2024
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Vineyard Wind 1 cleared to resume some construction after blade failure

The Massachusetts offshore wind project screeched to a halt in July when a huge blade fell into the ocean. Now, it can begin installing towers and nacelles again.

By Akielly Hu . 15 August 2024
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Trump said no new offshore wind farms. One just got underway — quietly

Empire Wind 1, located off the coast of New York City, is the first U.S. project to start at-sea wind turbine construction under Trump 2.0.

By Clare Fieseler . 9 April 2025
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Offshore wind firm that took Trump payout hits a milestone in Europe

Even as Ocean Winds abandons two U.S. offshore wind leases, it’s staying the course on projects elsewhere, including a floating French array that flicked on this week.

By Maria Gallucci . 5 May 2026
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Windfall: Minnesota counties use wind tax money for roads, tax relief

Minnesota’s wind energy tax is helping rural counties hold the line on levy increases and pay for road repairs and other infrastructure projects.

By Frank Jossi . 9 August 2018
Offshore wind

Sunrise Wind can proceed, ending Trump’s offshore wind ban — for now

A judge cleared New York’s Sunrise Wind to resume construction, completing a string of court victories for wind developers after Trump’s December stop-work order.

By Dan McCarthy . 2 February 2026
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The first big US offshore wind farm is open — here’s what’s next

South Fork Wind is complete after a tumultuous year for the offshore wind industry. The 132 MW wind farm can power 70,000 homes in New York.

By Maria Gallucci . 14 March 2024
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Do offshore wind farms kill bats? Trump cut research into the question.

Scientists were making remarkable discoveries about bat activity in the ocean waters where California plans to build turbines. Now their $1.6M grant is gone.

By Clare Fieseler . 31 October 2025