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Chart: How 11 states are building the US offshore wind industry from scratch

Dozens of offshore wind farms are proposed for the East Coast and beyond. The country will still lag behind Asia and Europe — but it's a start.

By Maria Gallucci, Maria Virginia Olano . 4 February 2022
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Huge new turbines could let biggest UK wind farm do more with less

ScottishPower’s Whitelee onshore wind farm could double its capacity with far fewer turbines. It’s an example of how much wind technology has improved.

By Julian Spector . 13 August 2026
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Why the Gulf of Mexico’s first offshore wind auction wasn’t a smash hit

The region's first-ever lease sale arrived at a time of industry turmoil, and in a place saddled with unique obstacles to offshore wind development.

By Maria Gallucci . 29 August 2023
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Maryland set to adopt one of the biggest offshore wind goals in US

Governor Wes Moore is poised to sign the POWER Act, which calls for building 8.5 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2031 to meet the state’s clean energy targets.

By Maria Gallucci . 12 April 2023
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Gulf of Maine offshore wind lease sale brings in $21.9 million in bids

Avangrid Renewables and Invenergy won the leases, which could enable the development of up to 6.8 gigawatts of floating offshore wind in Maine’s deep coastal waters.

By Carrie Klein . 29 October 2024
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Against the wind: Ohio lawmaker pushes for stricter rules on wind development

An Ohio lawmaker who played a key role in tripling property line setbacks for wind turbines wants regulators to adopt strict rules when implementing the setbacks and other provisions for new commercial wind farms, which industry experts say are already essentially banned in the state.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 14 November 2016
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Michigan's largest wind farm goes online

The Gratiot County Wind Project, a 212 megawatt wind farm in central Michigan, is online and producing power this week, according to a news release from DTE Energy.

By Ken Paulman . 8 June 2012
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A level playing field for wind

A decision announced today by the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator (MISO) could change the economics of wind power in the region.

By Ken Paulman . 1 June 2011
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How big can wind turbines get?

So how big can a wind turbine get? An EU report that says a 20 MW turbine that's nearly as tall as the Chrysler Building in New York, is "feasible."

By Ken Paulman . 8 August 2011
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California offshore wind could save billions and help prevent blackouts. What's holding it back?

A new study highlights the myriad benefits of offshore wind — and the major infrastructure barriers to building it along the West Coast.

By Jeff St. John . 20 August 2021