As part of its mission to support the global deployment of wind energy through a better understanding of environmental issues, the Wind Energy-Environment Research & Engagement Network (WREN), also known as Task 59 (formerly Task 34), has created a free … Continued
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the approval of the Atlantic Shores South project plan to construct and operate two wind energy facilities, furthering the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by … Continued
The New Bedford Foss Marine Terminal has opened its first deepwater berth in Massachusetts after two years of demolition and construction to support the wind energy sector. The berth is part of Phase 2 of the project and was designed … Continued
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the Final Sale Notice (FSN) for offshore wind leasing on the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) in the U.S. Gulf of Maine. The FSN set the auction for October 29, 2024, which includes … Continued
Massachusetts and Rhode Island announced the selection of 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind in the first coordinated procurement of its kind. As a part of the procurement, Massachusetts selected 2,678 MW in total from three projects including 1,087 MW … Continued
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced the availability of its final Environmental Assessment (EA) of the Wind Energy Area (WEA) located in the U.S. Gulf of Maine. The final EA evaluated the potential issuance of commercial wind energy leases … Continued
Sea Services North America, a co-op of fishermen, is serving as the bridge between offshore wind developers and commercial fishermen. Sea Services’ mission is to improve safety on the open water and create opportunities for local watermen to earn extra … Continued
BOEM announced it will publish a Call for Information and Nominations (Call) for a second regional offshore wind energy sale in the Central Atlantic (Central Atlantic 2) and invites public feedback on possible commercial wind energy development in areas off … Continued
BOEM announced the execution of the nation’s first floating offshore wind energy research lease. The lease area covers less than 15,000 acres located 28 nautical miles offshore Maine on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf and could allow for the deployment … Continued
Construction began on the $300 million Salem Offshore Wind Terminal in Massachusetts. The project involves converting a former oil and coal-fired power plant into Massachusetts’ second wind port, supporting construction of offshore wind farms nearby and future floating turbines in … Continued