Offshore Wind Energy 
Offshore Wind Power is No Fish Tale
There are many reasons to support responsibly developed offshore wind power. It is a clean energy source that is good for wildlife; it is affordable, reliable and available right near … Continue reading
NEWS: NWF Joins Business, Labor, Environmental, and Community Groups Uniting to Support NY Offshore Wind Energy
NWF Joins Business, Labor, Environmental, and Community Groups Uniting to Support NY Offshore Wind Energy Rockaway Beach, NY – New York’s business, environmental, labor, and community leaders rallied today in … Continue reading
NEWS: Business, Labor, Environmental Groups Unite to Support New York Offshore Wind Energy
Clean, emission-free technology could power more than 1.25 million homes and create thousands of jobs Melville, NY – Leaders from Long Island’s business, organized labor and environmental communities joined with … Continue reading
Massachusetts Invites Bids for Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Power Development
America’s first and only offshore wind turbines – the Block Island Wind Farm. Photo by NWF On Friday, June 30th, Massachusetts will take a nationally unprecedented step forward for clean … Continue reading
The Unifying Appeal of Offshore Wind Power
Now that America’s first offshore wind power project is up and running, it’s time to get out on the water and soak in the massive clean energy opportunity we’re just … Continue reading
Maryland Approves Nation’s Largest Offshore Wind Development
Last week, the Free State took a huge step forward in transitioning to clean, renewable sources of energy. The Maryland Public Service Commission awarded offshore wind renewable energy credits (ORECs) … Continue reading
Speak up for Massachusetts offshore wind power!
We are finally on the cusp of seizing the massive clean energy potential far off the shores of Massachusetts – and we need every resident of the Commonwealth speaking up … Continue reading
NWF in the New Bedford Standard Times: Offshore wind power is the commonwealth’s golden opportunity
By Catherine Bowes Growing up on the coast of Massachusetts, I have been in awe of the power of the ocean as long as I can remember. Endless days on … Continue reading
Why we are fighting for offshore wind power
The National Wildlife Federation has a long history reflecting support for responsible energy development, specifically, energy development that considers wildlife in the process. For years, we have called on our … Continue reading
NEWS: Momentum Continues for Offshore Wind as NC Lease Goes for $9 Million
Washington, D.C. – Leasing rights to a 191-square-mile offshore wind energy area far from the shores of North Carolina were auctioned for more than $9 million on Thursday. U.S. Interior … Continue reading
North Carolina Adds to Offshore Wind Power Momentum
It is so exciting to see the momentum building for American offshore wind power – our golden opportunity to produce wildlife-friendly, clean power right where it is needed and launch … Continue reading
NEWS: More Offshore Wind Momentum off MA and NY
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has announced it’s moving forward with additional offshore wind lease areas off MA and NY in response to multiple requests from industry. “America … Continue reading