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Scientists say Vineyard Wind project poses little risk to endangered whales

Any potential disruptions would be small compared to other hazards, including the threat of climate change, experts said.

By Sarah Shemkus . 29 July 2019
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New England fishing groups wary of rapid offshore wind development plans

The wind and fishing industries need to communicate “early and often” to avoid disputes and delays, stakeholders say.

By David Thill . 7 April 2020
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An innovative anchor that could help floating offshore wind take hold

The concrete anchors borrow a resilient pattern found in the shells of arthropods such as shrimp, crabs and lobsters.

By Kari Lydersen . 16 June 2020
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Vast majority support Vineyard Wind in federal comments for permit decisions

About 85% of comments at a recent series of virtual public meetings were in favor of allowing the offshore wind project.

By Sarah Shemkus . 12 August 2020
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Design competition gets gears turning for Virginia student’s offshore wind career

A high school student talks about how a wind turbine design contest helped inspire her to pursue an engineering degree on her way to designing the next generation of offshore wind turbines.

By Elizabeth McGowan . 26 May 2023
Offshore wind

Offshore wind showed up big during the East Coast’s brutal cold

America’s two utility-scale offshore wind farms performed as well as gas power plants and better than coal in January — including during Winter Storm Fern.

By Maria Gallucci . 12 February 2026
Clean energy manufacturing

US wind manufacturing makes a comeback thanks to Inflation Reduction Act

Buoyed by tax credits and better market conditions, wind turbine manufacturers are reopening and expanding factories nationwide.

By Maria Gallucci . 5 June 2023
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Wisconsin business group wants state senator to end 'war on wind'

A Wisconsin state senator wants to reopen debate on the state's years-long effort to establish uniform wind siting rules, and representatives from the renewable energy industry say they've had enough.

By Ken Paulman . 13 July 2012
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Analysis: New wind, solar cheaper than operating most existing coal plants

In Ohio, though, legal and regulatory barriers prevent renewables from capitalizing on their economic advantage.

By Kathiann M. Kowalski . 25 March 2019
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In North Carolina, wind farm ban misses a key legislative deadline

Clean energy advocates warned that the proposal could still resurface as an attachment to other legislation.

By Elizabeth Ouzts . 15 May 2019