But state regulator declined Dec. 30 to developer request to cancel its power supply contracts on $3.7B Commonwealth project as inflation takes toll on costs, while N.J. ratepayer watchdog asks state to reduce its offshore wind development pace.
Permitting guidelines for first California floating wind energy projects will be released by state on Dec. 19 and set for approval on Dec. 28—with five lease winners facing challenges of deep water installation, limited port infrastructure and supply chain pressures.
Planned $237M purchase ends after few weeks, with Italian contractor missing deadline for $20M loan to prop up Clough finances, and "no reasonable prospect" of deal being completed, firms say.
Government spend indicates UK push for nuclear power in energy transition, taking stake in company building 3.3 GW project equally with French state controlled Electricité de France.