NEWS: New York Offshore Wind Alliance Applauds Gov. Cuomo’s Offshore Wind Master Plan

Unique Coalition of Business, Labor and Environmental Groups Calls Cuomo Plan “The Nation’s Best” Clean, Emission-Free Technology Could Power More Than 1.25 million Homes, Create Thousands of New Jobs ALBANY, … Continue reading

NEWS: Gov. Murphy Inaugural a Turning Point for New Jersey Offshore Wind Power

Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy delivered his inaugural address today, promising to “invest aggressively in renewable energy” as part of his plan to confront climate change and uphold the goals … Continue reading

Block Island Wind Farm Gives Business Leaders a “Glimpse into the Future”

Just before the winds chilled for fall’s late arrival, business leaders from across the Northeast got out on the water to tour America’s first five offshore wind turbines. Since its … Continue reading

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: 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