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energy1 month ago•5 min saved

Court Allows Vineyard Wind to Resume Construction After Halt

A federal judge granted a stay on the December stop-work order, allowing Vineyard Wind to resume construction because the government failed to justify the halt as necessary for national security related to operation rather than construction. The project is about 95% complete, with 44 turbines already producing power and 18 more to finish, and a critical installation vessel contract expiring at the end of March that ties into financing and utility contracts calling for full operation by then. The decision follows similar rulings for other offshore wind projects and leaves open further review by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.

via wbur.org|

#energy #federal-judge #offshore-wind

technology1 month ago•16 min saved

Judge clears Vineyard Wind's Massachusetts offshore project to advance

A federal judge ruled that Vineyard Wind's offshore wind project off Massachusetts can proceed, clearing legal hurdles and allowing work to move forward while litigation continues.

via AP News|

#energy-infrastructure #federal-court #massachusetts

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Court Lets Vineyard Wind Move Forward, Reversing Trump Halt

A federal judge in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction allowing the Vineyard Wind offshore wind project to resume construction after ruling the Trump administration’s halt based on national security concerns was inadequately justified; the project is 95% complete and expected to power over 400,000 Massachusetts homes, with the ruling part of a broader trend permitting other offshore wind projects to resume.

via The New York Times|

#massachusetts #national-security #offshore-wind

business1 month ago•40 min saved

Court lets near-complete Massachusetts offshore wind project move forward after Trump-era pause

A Boston federal judge halted the Trump administration’s stop-work order on Vineyard Wind, a nearly completed Massachusetts offshore wind project, but allowed work to resume, citing potential economic losses and the industry’s likelihood of success in its legal challenge. Vineyard Wind is about 95% done, currently capable of nearly 600 MW, with 62 turbines planned to reach 800 MW, powering roughly 400,000 homes and supporting regional jobs; the ruling is part of a broader dispute over several paused East Coast offshore wind projects.

via Yahoo|

#business #massachusetts #national-security

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Vineyard Wind fights federal halt with lawsuit over offshore project

Vineyard Wind has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to overturn a December order pausing construction on its Massachusetts offshore wind project, arguing the suspension was unlawful. The 52-page complaint seeks a temporary injunction to resume work on a project that is about 95% complete, has already generated power, and has spent roughly $4.5 billion, while losing about $2 million daily due to the halt. The case comes as other paused offshore wind projects see judicial rulings allowing resumes, and state officials warn that delaying these projects risks reliability and higher costs for the region’s electricity. The project is under risk of losing its installation vessel if the pause persists past March 31, 2026.

via WBUR|

#bureau-of-ocean-energy-management #business #grid-reliability

environment1 month ago•314 min saved

New England bets big on offshore wind despite presidential pushback

Massachusetts’ Vineyard Wind and Connecticut’s Revolution Wind remain on track toward completion despite a December pause ordered by the Trump administration. A federal court cleared Revolution Wind to resume, and grid operators say these projects are crucial for New England’s winter reliability and could lower electricity bills by reducing reliance on expensive gas peakers. The Virginia CVOW project and PJM’s involvement illustrate the broader national energy demand driven by data centers. If both New England projects come online, they could power hundreds of thousands of homes and help stabilize prices, even as Trump calls offshore wind among the most expensive energy sources.

via CNN|

#electricity-prices #environment #iso-ne

environment7 months ago•5 min saved

Nantucket Officials Criticize Vineyard Wind Amid Offshore Turbine Concerns

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.

via freebeacon.com|

#community-opposition #environment #environmental-concerns

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Vineyard Wind Turbine Failure Closes Nantucket Beaches

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.

via CBS Boston|

#debris-cleanup #environment #federal-shutdown

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Nantucket Beaches Close Due to Vineyard Wind Turbine Blade Breakage

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.

via The New York Times|

#beach-closure #environment #nantucket

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Nantucket Beaches Closed Due to Wind Turbine Debris

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.

via Fox Weather |

#beach-closure #debris-cleanup #environment

environment1 year ago•4 min saved

Vineyard Wind Turbine Blade Damaged, Debris Washes Ashore

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.

via Nantucket Current|

#debris-cleanup #environment #nantucket

environment1 year ago•3 min saved

Vineyard Wind Turbine Blade Damaged, Debris Washes Ashore

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.

via The Vineyard Gazette - Martha's Vineyard News|

#environment #ge-vernova #offshore-wind-farm

energy2 years ago•2 min saved

"First Turbine Shipped from New Bedford as Inter-Array Cable Laying Begins at US Offshore Wind Farm"

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.

via gCaptain|

#energy #massachusetts #offshore-wind

energy2 years ago•4 min saved

Local Union Protests Lack of Local Workers on Vineyard Wind Jobsite

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.

via The New Bedford Light|

#employment #energy #international-longshoremens-association

energy2 years ago•4 min saved

New Bedford's Wind Power Renaissance: From Whale Oil to Offshore Turbines.

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.

via The Associated Press|

#energy #new-bedford #offshore-wind