A University of Rhode Island economist says Vineyard Wind’s $10 million compensation offer to Massachusetts fishermen is too low.
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Connecticut Approves Massive Boost To Offshore Wind
A measure to boost Connecticut’s investment in offshore wind sailed through the state Senate this week. The bill could shift up to 2,000 megawatts of Connecticut’s power to offshore wind by 2030.
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“It’s Infuriating Us”: New Bedford Fishermen Oppose Vineyard Wind’s $10 Million Compensation Offer
Vineyard Wind proposed its first compensation package for Massachusetts fishermen on Thursday who stand to lose major profits with the creation of the largest offshore wind farm in the country. The industry wasn’t happy with the offer.
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"A Big Fugazi": Why Fishermen Still Can't Get Behind Offshore Wind
Vineyard Wind is expected to start construction of the nation’s first large-scale offshore wind farm this fall. The $2 billion project has come after a seven year battle between the company, federal regulators, and fishermen who are concerned about the effects of wind farms on their livelihoods. Despite industry efforts to address the economic impact, the maritime industry says its concerns are far from settled.
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Federal Scientists Say Offshore Wind Will Impact Critical Ocean Surveys
Federal scientists say they won’t be able to conduct important studies of marine life if offshore wind developments begin popping up in New England waters. They voiced their concerns during a regional meeting on offshore wind on Thursday.
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NOAA Fisheries Says Concerns About Offshore Wind Not Yet Resolved
Federal officials from two different agencies failed to agree on the findings of an environmental impact statement on Vineyard Wind, soon to become the developer of the largest offshore wind farm in the country.
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RI Officials: Proposed Offshore Wind Farm Could Benefit Ratepayers
A large-scale offshore wind farm proposal in Rhode Island could have both environmental and economic benefits for ratepayers. Environment reporter Avory Brookins has more.
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Offshore Wind Developer, Environmental Advocates Agree To Protect Endangered Right Whales
A New Bedford-based offshore wind developer is partnering with environmental advocates to protect North Atlantic right whales.
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Offshore Wind, Commercial Fishing Industries Partnering Up In Unusual Collaboration
The developer of the nation’s first offshore wind farm near Block Island is partnering with a national commercial fishing organization to improve the typically-hostile relationship between the two industries.
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Government Shutdown Delays Public Meetings For MA Offshore Wind Farm
The partial federal government shutdown has postponed public hearings this week for a controversial offshore wind farm under development south of Martha’s Vineyard.