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Approval of 800MW Vineyard Wind is first step in Biden Administration's goal of 30GW of installed capacity of offshore wind power by 2030.

The Biden administration has approved the construction of the first large offshore wind farm in the United States this week. Set to be constructed 12 nautical miles (22.2 kilometers) off the coast of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, the huge operation, called Vineyard Wind, is predicted to produce 800 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 400,000 homes.   The Department of the Interior made the announcement on May 11, stating not only will it be a huge milestone towards the administ...

Targeted News Service (Press Releases) WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release on May 11, 2021: Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced approval of the construction and operation of the Vineyard Wind project -- the first large-scale, offshore wind project in the United States. The Secretaries were joined in the announcement by labor leaders who have been working to ensure that the project is bu...

Tuesday, 11 May 2021 Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced approval of the construction and operation of the Vineyard Wind project — the first large-scale, offshore wind project in the United States. The Secretaries were joined by labor leaders who have been working to ensure that the project is built and maintained by union labor. The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind energy project will contribute to the Biden-Harris administration’s goa...

US: Biden-Harris administration approves first major offshore wind project in U.S. waters 11 May 2021 Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced approval of the construction and operation of the Vineyard Wind project - the first large-scale, offshore wind project in the United States. The Secretaries were joined in the announcement by labor leaders who have been working to ensure that the project is built and maintained by union labor. The 80...

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced approval of the construction and operation of the Vineyard Wind project — the first large-scale, offshore wind project in the United States. The Secretaries were joined in the announcement by labor leaders who have been working to ensure that the project is built and maintained by union labor. The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind energy project will contribute to the Biden-Harris administration’s goal ...

The Biden Administration today announced the approval for the construction and operation of Vineyard Wind, the nation’s first large-scale offshore wind farm. The announcement was made jointly by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, who were joined by labor union leaders. The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind energy project will be located approximately 12 nautical miles offshore Martha’s Vineyard and 12 nautical miles offshore Nantucket in the northern por...

Biden-Harris administration approves first major offshore wind project in U.S. waters Major milestone will propel America’s drive toward a clean energy future Author: News Release The White House Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced approval of the construction and operation of the Vineyard Wind project — the first large-scale, offshore wind project in the United States. The Secretaries were joined in the announcement by labor lead...

  Governor stresses that cancellation of Federal oil and gas leasing sales was unnecessary in letter to Secretary of Interior CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is standing up for Wyoming’s oil and gas industry in a letter to the Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. He stated that the cancellation of Federal oil and gas lease sales during a “review” of the program was unnecessary and discriminatory to the people of Wyoming. Among other concerns, the Governor highlighted the lack o...

Policy Priorities Shared at ABC Author: On Day Two of the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s American Boating Congress yesterday, congressional and Biden administration officials, along with industry advocates, spoke about policy and partnerships to the hundreds in virtual attendance. Rep. Chris Pappas The Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award was presented to Bruce Van Wagoner of Wells Fargo Distribution Finance for his service and commitment to boating advocacy. Van Wagoner T...