"Vineyard Wind 1: The First Large-Scale US Offshore Wind Farm Begins Power Generation"

The Vineyard Wind project, poised to be the first major offshore wind farm in the U.S., has begun supplying electricity to the New England grid from one of its turbines during initial testing. Located off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, the project will eventually consist of 62 turbines, providing power to over 400,000 homes. This milestone was celebrated by Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy as a significant step towards energy independence and the offshore wind industry's growth, aligning with the Biden administration's goal to power 10 million homes with offshore wind by 2030. However, the industry faces challenges with recent cancellations of other offshore wind projects due to high costs.