Massachusetts betting big on wind energy despite summer failures

Massachusetts betting big on wind energy despite summer failures

Amid the fallout of the Vineyard Wind turbine blade failure off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts has secured the largest offshore wind energy procurement in state history. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: September 6, 2024 at 12:07 p.m. Read original article here Denial of responsibility! … Read more

More Vineyard Wind turbine pieces fall in ‘controlled detachment,’ debris could hit Nantucket beaches

More Vineyard Wind turbine pieces fall in ‘controlled detachment,’ debris could hit Nantucket beaches

More pieces of the faulty Vineyard Wind turbine blade fell in a controlled detachment early Sunday morning, and Nantucket beaches remain at risk of seeing more debris wash up in the coming days, town officials reported. “The controlled detachment follows a series of exercises conducted late last week to pitch the blade, which, in combination … Read more

$390 million awarded for New England electrical grid improvements

0 million awarded for New England electrical grid improvements

New England’s electrical grid is set to receive a major upgrade. The Biden-Harris Administration, on Monday, announced a $2.2 billion investment into the U.S. energy network which, according to the Department of Energy, will “protect against growing threats of extreme weather, lower costs for communities, and catalyze additional grid capacity to meet load growth stemming from … Read more

Fishermen blast feds for saying they don’t care about whales

Fishermen blast feds for saying they don’t care about whales

Fishermen are blasting the feds for saying they don’t care about the ocean ecosystem and have no interest in the protection of the endangered North Atlantic right whales.  Subscribe to continue reading this article. Already subscribed? To login in, click here. Originally Published: July 25, 2024 at 7:35 p.m. Read original article here Denial of … Read more