Offshore Wind Energy Offshore Wind Supporters Brave the Cold and Call on NYC Mayor to Lead
It may have been freezing cold, but that was not going to stop us offshore wind power supporters with an important message to deliver! Yesterday, the National Wildlife Federation joined more than … Continue reading
MA Needs Gov.’s Leadership on Offshore Wind Power
On Thursday, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker will give his State of the Commonwealth address. He’ll reflect on the successes and challenges of 2015 and lay out his vision for the … Continue reading
New York Governor Points to Offshore Wind Power
New York has some of the greatest offshore wind power potential in the world. The Obama Administration continues to make federal Wind Energy Areas available for development all along the … Continue reading
Protecting Wildlife from Climate Change in 2016 and Beyond
2015: What a Year! It is not an overstatement to say that 2015 may be looked back upon as the year that we began winning the battle to protect wildlife … Continue reading
New Jersey Auction Marks Progress for Offshore Wind Power
I am thrilled that today, we saw a step forward for offshore wind power in New Jersey. In the federal government’s fifth lease auction for offshore wind power in United … Continue reading
The Bay State’s Next Energy Chapter Starts Now
Tomorrow, I will take one of my favorite walks, across Boston Common and up the steps of the State House, breathing deep to soak in every last drop of that … Continue reading
The Department of Energy’s New Vision on Wind Power
The future of the U.S. energy supply is looking blustery – and that’s a good thing! On March 12th, the Department of Energy (DOE) released a new report titled Wind … Continue reading
First U.S. Offshore Wind Turbines Fully Financed for 2015 Construction
2015 will be the year the United States begins constructing its first offshore wind turbines. This major milestone will set the stage for the largest and most scalable clean energy source … Continue reading
Massachusetts Auction Boosts Offshore Wind Power Opportunity and Highlights Policy Needs
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of the Interior auctioned more than 350,000 acres of federal waters far off the coast of Massachusetts for offshore wind power development. The competitive auction was … Continue reading
Energy Bill Proposed in Massachusetts Contains Unprecedented Commitment to Offshore Wind Power
2015 is gearing up to be a major turning point in America’s offshore wind power story. For years, debate, misinformation, and fossil-fuel funded opposition have kept America from hosting a … Continue reading
Energy Announcement on Long Island Indicates We Have a Long Way to Go
A long-awaited clean energy announcement on Long Island yesterday missed a major opportunity finally bring New York’s massive offshore wind power resource online. The Long Island Power Authority (LIPA) committed to purchasing … Continue reading
Clean Energy: Working for Wildlife
It is well known that the burning of fossil fuels releases carbon and other pollutants into the air when burned, which directly contribute to climate change and pose a dire … Continue reading