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Block Island Wind Farm
Coverage of Block Island Wind Farm in the Nexus archive.
Donald Trumpperson1Trump administrationorganization1Offshore Wind Industrytopic1New York state Sen. Andrew Gounardesperson1Duke Energyorganization1Department of the Interiororganization1ClearView Energy Partnersorganization1Deepwater Windorganization1Block Island, Rhode Islandplace1Vineyard Suittopic1
- As Trump buyouts shake offshore wind industry, states hope developers stay in the game
The Trump administration is blocking new offshore wind permits and offering buyouts to developers, causing uncertainty in the industry. States like New York are urging companies to maintain investments for future clean energy goals despite federal opposition.
- Vineyard Suit Deepens Crisis for US Offshore Wind
The Vineyard Suit exacerbates challenges for the US offshore wind industry. The Block Island Wind Farm, the first commercial offshore wind farm in the US, began operations in 2016 near Block Island, Rhode Island. Developed by Deepwater Wind at a cost of $300 million, it generates 30 MW of electricity.