Final approval for the Vineyard Wind Project will likely not happen for at least another 18 months, according to information received from multiple sources by The Public’s Radio. This means the country’s first large scale offshore wind farm won’t begin construction in time to take advantage of a lucrative federal tax credit that expires at the end of the year.
Nadine Sebai
Reporter Nadine Sebai specializes in labor issues and investigative journalism. In 2023, she and fellow TPR reporter Nina Sparling published "Underage & Unprotected" in partnership with PBS FRONTLINE. This groundbreaking investigative series shed light on the plight of immigrant teenagers working in New Bedford seafood processing facilities, highlighting critical labor issues.
Nadine's voice has been heard on NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered, as well as Here & Now, WBUR, WGBH, KQED, KXJZ, BBC World, KPFA, and KALX. Her reporting and commitment to investigative journalism have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious Mark of Excellence Award for In-Depth Reporting from the Society of Professional Journalists and a Reva and David Logan Prize for Excellence in Investigative Reporting.
When she's not on the job, you'll often find Nadine petting an animal or watching Lebanese soap operas. Fun fact: Nadine watched the documentary "Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room" more than 40 times, a film that sparked her transformation from an accountant to an investigative journalist.
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Environmental Groups, Fishermen Divided On Trump Administration’s Delay Of Offshore Wind Project
Environmental groups are questioning the motives behind the Trump administration’s delay in approving the country’s first large scale offshore wind project.
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Federal Regulators Have Put The Vineyard Wind Project In Limbo. Now What?
The Department of the Interior is delaying final regulatory approval of the Vineyard Wind project, pending a “cumulative analysis” of the offshore wind industry. The move is welcomed by fishermen, worried about the impact of the industry on their work, but has put the future of renewable energy in the country at risk.
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We Want Your Offshore Wind Questions
The offshore wind industry is growing rapidly in the United States. There are currently over a dozen active projects in the works from Massachusetts to North Carolina. We’ve been covering the potential impacts of offshore wind farms. Now, we want to answer your questions about it.
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You Asked, We Answered: How Will Vineyard Wind’s Compensation Plan To Fishermen Actually Work?
The development for the country’s first large scale offshore wind farm is currently at a standstill. Federal officials have delayed approval of the Vineyard Wind project because of continuing concerns about the impacts it could have on New England commercial fishermen — from safety issues to lost fishing grounds. This week, one of our listeners wanted to know more about Vineyard Wind’s compensation plans that are setup to address these issues. South Coast Reporter Nadine Sebai has been extensively covering offshore wind in the region and is here to talk with us.
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Despite A Nearly Perfect Collision Record In the U.K., N.E. Fishermen Still Say Offshore Wind Farms Are Unsafe. Here’s Why.
The offshore wind industry may be in its infancy in the United States, but it’s been a thriving renewable resource in Europe for decades. As parties debate about the impacts of wind farms on commercial fishermen safety, countries like the United Kingdom, where fishermen and offshore wind have co-existed for over 20 years, say it’s safe. But a clean
track record abroad doesn’t mean all the safety questions have been answered.
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Senator Reed: R.I. Still “On Guard” Despite Election Security Improvements
U.S. Senator Jack Reed says Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s questions this week about Russian election interference should be a warning for Rhode Island too.
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You Asked, We Answered: Are Offshore Wind Developers Responsible For Fishing Gear Damaged In A Wind Farm?
Here at The Public’s Radio, we’ve been closely following the offshore wind industry and its potential impact on New England commercial fishermen and the environment. This week, we got a question about offshore wind from one of our listeners. South Coast Reporter Nadine Sebai has been extensively covering the issue and is here to talk with us.
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Fishing For A Living Is Dangerous. Will Offshore Wind Farms Make It Worse?
New England commercial fishermen have one of the most dangerous jobs in the country. Now, they’re worried new offshore wind farms will make things worse. Construction is set to begin this year on the country’s first large scale offshore wind project. Most of the attention has focused on jobs and the economy, but the fishermen say they’re also worried about safety.
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Vineyard Wind Says Offshore Wind Project Still On Schedule Despite Setbacks
Vineyard Wind says federal officials have no intention of stopping the 84-turbine offshore wind farm project. This comes after federal officials announced that it was not ready to make a decision on a critical component of the project.