Defense Dept., long a project opponent, will allow development in two areas, while state vows $20M to expedite permits, port work and floating turbine approvals; at least 380 turbines are envisioned.
Penta Building Group and two subs face unspecified safety violations after worker was killed Dec. 7 when a 3,000-lb gate fell on him at a California casino job site.
New ruling clears Quebec-New England hydro power project, despite opposition; developers propose billions in new lines to route more clean energy to New York City.
Merits of Baltimore claim against oil and gas firms for infrastructure damage costs are skipped, as case is returned to lower court with changed guidelines; 25 other municipal and state suits now await new decisions.