Offshore Wind

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Feds Add NY-NJ Waters to Gulf of Mexico in Offshore Wind Development Spurt

Developer, public comment sought on energy projects in off NYC and four Gulf states; NC unveils first offshore wind goal

Debra K. Rubin

June 12, 2021

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Administration fast-tracks push for developer interest and public comment on energy projects in shallow waters southeast of New York City and off Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama; NY projects would be built under labor pacts, with lease auctions possible before year end.

Offshore Wind Will Gain Years-Awaited Building Boost in 2021

Mary B. Powers

March 10, 2021

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The $2.8B Vineyard Wind project off Massachusetts Politics get long-awaited permit push, as politics, incentives and needs align.

2.5GW Offshore Wind Contract to Equinor-BP Tops NY Clean Energy Agenda

State's Ports to be Upgraded to Handle Offshore Work

Jim Parsons

January 14, 2021

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The $8.9B award, combined with 1.7 GW of offshore projects already underway, will move state closer to goal of renewables supplying 70% of power needs by 2030.

2020 Election Transition

Biden Climate Goals Will Boost Renewable Energy, but Fossil Fuel Still Has Life

Building trades and offshore wind giant Orsted sign labor pact, while NJ launches first state wind transmission build plan

November 18, 2020

New administration set to rejoin Paris climate pact, a heavy lift for the energy sector, but industry cites need and optimism for a clean infrastructure funding program.

NY, NJ, Virginia Add Key Milestones to Boost East Coast Offshore Wind Power

Mary B. Powers

July 29, 2020

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States make moves to add total of more than 7,500 MW of planned built capacity and supporting infrastructure

Oil and Gas Giants Recommit To Renewables Amid COVID-19

Mary B. Powers Corinne Grinapol

Debra K. Rubin

Pam Radtke Russell

April 29, 2020

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With COVID-19 economic slowdowns, and the resulting drop in demand for oil, gas and electricity, the outlook for traditional energy sector growth and capital investment is dim, if not outright grim.

Clean Energy Can Drive Post-COVID-19 Recovery, Business Groups Say

Peter Reina

Debra K. Rubin

April 5, 2020

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Push comes as pandemic causes steepest 1-month decline in U.K. and Europe construction indexes since 2009 recession, says IHS Markit.

Rhode Island Commits to 100% Renewables Power by 2030

Johanna Knapschaefer

January 21, 2020

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First in the U.S. goal is "bold but achievable," says Gov. Gina Raimondo (D) in Jan. 15 executive order.

Route for Wind Farm Cable Faces Opposition in N.Y.

Johanna Knapschaefer

January 15, 2020

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NIMBY concerns about a preferred landing site for a 130-MW offshore wind farm on Long Island’s South Fork have emerged as the project moves through early approval for its cable installation routes.