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Connecticut solar developer expands lawsuit against offshore wind projects

Thomas Melone sued federal agencies last July for approving Vineyard Wind, the country’s first utility-scale offshore wind farm. He recently expanded the case to include another project, South Fork Wind.

By Lisa Prevost . 1 April 2022
Offshore wind

Massachusetts offshore wind port uncertain after federal funding cuts

Salem residents worked for years on plans for a port that offered economic development and other community benefits. Then the Trump administration canceled funding.

By Sarah Shemkus . 13 October 2025
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Wisconsin loves wind power, but for the right reasons?

A survey released today by Wisconsin Public Radio shows an overwhelming majority in the state supports wind power, but they may be confused about what it actually accomplishes.

By Ken Paulman . 22 April 2011
ENN

Another study: Great Lakes offshore wind is still OK

By Jeff Kart . 21 June 2011
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Minnesota wind farm drama may be entering final act

Two fronts have collided before Minnesota utility regulators, and now, observers on both sides are waiting to see which way the wind will blow in what's been the state's highest-profile and hardest-fought battle over wind turbine placement.
Photo by Mulad via Creative Commons

28 June 2011
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Goodhue County residents cool to wind developer's new offer

The company that wants to build a $179 million wind farm in southeastern Minnesota is making a final push to invite residents to participate in the controversial project as it prepares to begin construction later this year.
Photo by Ruin Rader via Creative Commons

By Drew Kerr . 2 August 2011
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Critics say Kansas bill could undermine wind energy distribution

A bill moving promptly through the Kansas legislature appears to some observers as a back-door effort to interfere with the development of wind energy in the state.

By Karen Uhlenhuth . 20 January 2016
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Wind turbine shutdowns during polar vortex stoke Midwest debate

A dip in wind output during last month's deep freeze is now fueling debate about the nation's embrace of renewable energy.

By EnergyWire . 27 February 2019
Politics

Chart: Most Americans support expanding solar and wind power

Clean energy is popular among both Democrats and Republicans, but it’s losing some steam with the latter.

By Dan McCarthy . 15 November 2024
ENN

Minnesota coal plant couldn't compete with wind, natural gas

The Rochester Public Utilities board voted Tuesday to phase out the Silver Lake power plant by 2015, further evidence that cheap natural gas and wind power are putting the squeeze on smaller, less-economical coal plants.

8 August 2012