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Solar and wind’s competitiveness over coal is accelerating, analysis shows

All-in costs for new solar and wind energy are falling faster than previously thought, while coal plants’ costs rise, a new report says.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 5 May 2021
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Massachusetts sees more competition to bulk up offshore wind infrastructure

The state got an early jump on offshore wind development, but recent onshore infrastructure investments in New York, New Jersey and Virginia threaten to cut into the state’s claim as the leading hub for the industry.

By Sarah Shemkus . 6 May 2021
Clean energy jobs

South Dakota students tap into growing wind-energy job market

Technical colleges are creating direct pipelines into the industry — and the number of available jobs is “crazy,” said one student who is about to graduate.

By Bart Pfankuch . 20 May 2025
Politics

The incoherence of Trump’s ‘energy emergency’

The White House wants more affordable electricity, but is delaying Revolution Wind and other clean energy projects that can meet rising demand.

By Kathryn Krawczyk . 29 August 2025
Offshore wind

Trump’s $1B offshore wind payout to TotalEnergies sparks legal concerns

Offshore wind and legal experts question whether Interior has the authority to reimburse the oil giant for canceled leases, especially if it taps taxpayer dollars.

By Maria Gallucci . 26 March 2026
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State lawmaker part of effort to stop Ohio wind project

An effort by opponents to stop a proposed Ohio wind farm, which includes a legally questionable maneuver to prevent variances, has the support of the state legislature’s most outspoken critic of renewable energy.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 27 April 2015
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Can Northeast states turn their offshore wind goals into reality?

Northeastern states are engaged in a game of renewable one-upmanship. The question is whether all this new wind power will actually be built.

By ClimateWire . 23 July 2019
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In Massachusetts, offshore wind opens up job training, economic opportunities

Efforts to shore up the local workforce have helped counter some fishing groups’ opposition to the state’s burgeoning new industry.

By Sarah Shemkus . 17 August 2020
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Offshore wind advocates want better coordination on electric grid upgrades

The current project-by-project approach to electricity grid improvements will cost too much and potentially limit development in the future, companies say.

By David Thill . 6 November 2020
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Twin Ohio bills could thwart future solar and wind development

Both conservatives and environmental advocates criticize the bills’ call for local referenda and even stricter property line setbacks.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 11 March 2021