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Vineyard Wind project gets federal OK FILE - In this Aug. 15, 2016 file photo, three of Deepwater Winds five turbines stand in the water off Block Island, R.I, the nations first offshore wind farm. An offshore wind project off the island of Marthas Vineyard, off the Massachusetts coast, that would create 800 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 400,000 homes, was approved by the federal government Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The Vineyard Wind project, south of Marthas Vineyard near Cape Cod, wo...

The Biden administration has given the green light to Vineyard Wind I, a project of 62 turbines to be built in waters off Rhode Island and Massachusetts that would be the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in America.  Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo was on the call with reporters Tuesday to announce final approval of the long-awaited $2.8-billion project that would be built between Block Island and Martha’s Vineyard, produce enough power for about 400,000 homes...

Originally published on May 11, 2021 6:47 pm The country’s first large-scale offshore wind project has cleared its final significant regulatory hurdle, bringing the long-anticipated U.S. offshore wind revolution one step closer to reality. On Tuesday, the U.S. Interior Department announced it had approved Vineyard Wind’s plan to build an 800-megawatt wind farm off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard. This so-called “Record of Decision” comes two months after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Ener...

Federal government approves huge wind project off Massachusetts coast This project and Ocean Wind, a proposed 1,100-megawatt offshore wind project off New Jersey, are keystones in the Biden administrations push to grow offshore wind as a way to fight climate change and create jobs. By PATRICK WHITTLEAssociated Press Share Three wind turbines from the Deepwater Wind project stand off Block Island, R.I., in 2016. The federal government on Tuesday approved an offshore wind project off Marthas Vi...

May 11, 2021 2:28 PM EDT An offshore wind project off Massachusetts that would create enough electricity to power 400,000 homes and is touted by backers as a key piece of America’s transition to renewable energy was approved Tuesday by the federal government. The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind project, south of Martha’s Vineyard near Cape Cod, would be the first utility-scale wind power development in federal waters. The nearly $3 billion project is a critical pa...

University of Alabama launches talent development initiative for young students By Bryant Welbourne May 9, 2021 TIDALua launches the University of Alabama as a leader in talent development for children in grades three through eight. (contributed) The University of Alabama’s Gifted Education and Talent Development Office, also known as GETDO, recently launched a program to better support families of students capable of high levels of achievement. The Talent Identification and Development Allia...

BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma (File photo) Himanta Biswa Sarma: Charioteer of BJPs wagon in Northeast to take oath as 15th Assam CM today ANI | Updated: May 10, 2021 09:16 IST Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 10 (ANI): Himanta Biswa Sarma, the charioteer of BJPs stride in the Northeast, is now the brightest star in the political spectrum in the city of eastern lights. The 52-year-old leader is all set to swear in as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam on Monday....

Highlights Himanta Biswa Sharma is believed to be the man behind BJPs expansion in North-East Sarma will replace Sarbananda Sonowal, who tendered his resignation as Assam CM to Governor Jagadish Mukhi NEW DELHI: Himanta Biswa Sarma, the charioteer of BJP`s stride in the Northeast, is all set to take oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam amid a simple ceremony on Monday. Himanta Sarma, who was elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party in Assam on Sunday, will replace Sarbananda Sonow...

: Monday, May 10, 2021, 8:13 AM IST Himanta Biswa Sarma set to take oath as Assam Chief Minister today; calls it the biggest day in my life Photo: ANI Himanta Biswa Sarma, the charioteer of BJPs stride in the Northeast, is now the brightest star in the political spectrum in the city of eastern lights. The 52-year-old leader is all set to swear in as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam on Monday. Sarma was elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party in Assam on Sunday. He will replace Sarba...

Fox21Online May 7, 2021 DULUTH, Minn.- The Gary New Duluth Community Center and Recreation Area recently received a pledge to match up to ten thousand dollars in donations. The center, with operates through volunteer work and donations, is in the process of expanding their facilities with the construction of a skate park, small pavilion, and parking lot.  While the money will help go towards construction and other youth programs, the skate park will become the star attraction. “This is a sta...