Ørsted has announced that the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has issued a temporary stop work order for offshore construction activities at the Revolution Wind project, a 704 MW offshore wind farm being developed off the coast of Rhode … Continued
The Trump administration has released a completely redacted version of a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) study that Interior Secretary Doug Burgum cited as justification for halting construction on the Empire Wind I project off New York’s coast earlier … Continued
After years of confidentiality, the host community agreement between Martha’s Vineyard towns and Vineyard Wind has been made public, revealing significant financial and community benefits for the island. The agreement, which covers the 800 MW Vineyard Wind 1 project, provides … Continued
Duke Energy has announced the cancellation of its planned offshore wind projects off North Carolina’s coast. The move was primarily driven by financial considerations, as the request for information (RFP) process determined that offshore wind is not cost-competitive at this … Continued
Construction is progressing on the Empire Wind 1 project, with monopile foundations now installed approximately 15-20 miles off the south shore of Long Island. The 816 MW offshore wind farm, being developed by Equinor and BP, will feature 79 turbines … Continued
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has officially rescinded its 2025-2026 offshore renewable energy leasing schedule, which had previously outlined plans for potential lease sales in the Gulf of Maine, Central Atlantic, and Gulf of Mexico regions. This action … Continued
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) announced it is rescinding all designated Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This action is being taken in accordance with Secretary’s Order (SO) 3437 – Ending Preferential Treatment for … Continued
The ECO Edison, America’s first purpose-built, Jones Act-compliant offshore wind service vessel, has begun operations out of Brooklyn’s South Brooklyn Marine Terminal to service the South Fork Wind farm off Long Island. This 64-meter vessel, built by Edison Chouest Offshore … Continued
The U.S. Secretary of the Interior announced policy measures in alignment with presidential energy directives, including halting future offshore wind lease sales, considering stopping onshore wind development on some federal lands, and studying wind turbines’ effects on migratory bird populations. … Continued
South Fork Wind, the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in U.S. federal waters, has been awarded Power Magazine’s prestigious 2025 Plant of the Year honor. Located 35 miles east of Montauk Point, New York, this 132-MW project represents a critical … Continued