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Nantucket officials regret their 2020 agreement with Vineyard Wind for an offshore wind farm due to environmental, safety, and communication issues, and are considering legal action, highlighting challenges faced by offshore wind projects along the East Coast.
Federal regulators have shut down the Vineyard Wind farm after a turbine blade failure caused large debris and sharp fiberglass shards to wash ashore on Nantucket beaches, leading to beach closures and cleanup efforts. The cause of the breakage is currently unknown, and a team of experts is investigating.
A blade from a Vineyard Wind turbine broke and washed ashore on Nantucket, leading to beach closures and an investigation. The turbine, part of an offshore wind farm under construction, had been generating electricity since February. No injuries were reported.
Debris from a damaged Vineyard Wind turbine has washed up on Nantucket's south shore beaches, leading to their closure. Vineyard Wind has initiated a cleanup effort, advising the public to avoid touching the fiberglass debris, which is not hazardous but can be sharp.
Debris from a damaged Vineyard Wind turbine washed up on Nantucket's south shore, prompting the closure of beaches and a cleanup effort by the company. The debris, consisting of non-toxic fiberglass fragments, was reported by residents and confirmed by Vineyard Wind. The company is deploying teams to remove the debris and is working with the U.S. Coast Guard to maintain safety around the impacted turbine. The cause of the damage is under investigation.
A Vineyard Wind turbine blade was damaged over the weekend, leading to an investigation by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement and GE Vernova. Operations at the wind farm are halted, and a safety perimeter has been established. Debris from the turbine has been reported and is being collected. The incident is isolated to a single turbine, and no injuries were reported.
Vineyard Wind, the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the US, has shipped out its first GE Haliade-X Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) from New Bedford to its home location over 30 miles from Cape Cod. The transportation of the turbine components over open water is a significant milestone for the offshore wind industry. Vineyard Wind aims to power over 400,000 homes and businesses in Massachusetts, generate 3,600 jobs, save consumers $1.4 billion over 20 years, and reduce carbon emissions by 1.6 million metric tons per year.
The International Longshoremen’s Association Local 1413 (ILA) picketed and temporarily shut down work at the Vineyard Wind site, claiming that the company has not fulfilled its pledge to hire Black and local workers. The union is demanding a contract guaranteeing full-time jobs and employment for more ILA members. Vineyard Wind is negotiating with the ILA, but it is unclear if the company will meet the union’s demands in a signed contract.
New Bedford, once a major exporter of whale oil, is now becoming a hub for the offshore wind industry in the United States. Vineyard Wind is building a 62-turbine wind farm off the Massachusetts coast, which is expected to produce 800 megawatts of electricity, enough to power over 400,000 homes. The Biden administration aims to build 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030. New Bedford opened the first US port facility specifically designed for offshore wind in 2015, recognizing the industry's promise. The city is now seeing construction happening all around the port, and Bristol Community College is planning to open a National Offshore Wind Institute in New Bedford late this summer to train and certify workers.
New Bedford, once a major exporter of whale oil, is now becoming a hub for the offshore wind industry in the United States. Vineyard Wind is building a 62-turbine wind farm off the Massachusetts coast, which is expected to produce 800 megawatts of electricity, enough to power over 400,000 homes. The Biden administration aims to build 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030. New Bedford opened the first US port facility specifically designed for offshore wind in 2015, recognizing the industry's promise. The city is now seeing construction happening all around the port, and Bristol Community College is planning to open a National Offshore Wind Institute in New Bedford late this summer to train and certify workers.