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A company statement noted that the key factors in EnBW’s decision were the requirement for it to build and own the high-voltage direct current transmission connector and the limitation of state support, capped at 23bn Norwegian kroner. After a thorough analysis of the current parameters of the auction, the company reached a decision to withdraw from the current bidding process.

The Florida House late Thursday gave final approval to a bill that would make a series of changes in state energy laws, including preventing offshore wind-energy generation and removing references to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The House voted 81-29 to pass the bill (HB 1645), which was approved Wednesday by the Senate in a 28-12 vote. It is ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A South Haven woman is anticipated to be honored with the National Drowning Prevention Alliance's, or NDPA, Community Lifesaver Award Thursday.

The projects are deemed critical to New York trying to reach 70 percent renewable energy sources by 2030, but the state has been struggling with how to reach those goals without overburdening utility customers.

Today, James Fisher and Sons plc (James Fisher, UK) and Tokyo Gas Engineering Solutions (TGES, Japan) owned by Tokyo Gas Group, announced the signing...

North Star has signed a strategic partnership with VesselMan, a best-of-breed software company specializing in driving smarter and more efficient proj...

A pivotal States Assembly debate on whether to build a wind farm in Jersey’s waters has been pushed back following the extension of a consultation period. A date is still to be set for the rescheduled debate, which was due to take place on 19 March. Environment Minister Steve Luce, who has held this ministerial portfolio before, said he “fully support[s] the ongoing wind farm consultation” – but has remained tight-lipped on whether he app...

Oregon lawmakers are calling on a federal agency to postpone plans to build two offshore wind energy projects off of the Oregon coast. In a letter sent Thursday, the bipartisan Oregon Coastal Caucus outlined concerns over a lack of public engagement for the proposed Wind Energy Areas. The plans include offshore wind projects near Coos Bay and Brookings — totaling approximately 195,012 acres with 2.4 gigawatts of clean renewable energy potential.

Back in 2019, nearly 80% of New Jersey adults were all for offshore wind farms, with a strong backing from 77% of coastal dwellers. Now, only 33% of those living near the coast are fans of the idea, according to the latest findings. This drop in enthusiasm is linked to worries about the possible negative effects on marine life and views of the ocean.

Just one day after Gov. Janet Mills announced the selection of Sears Island in Searsport as the preferred location for an offshore wind port, dozens of local opponents gathered in Belfast to protest the decision. Business and labor groups have voiced support for the project, and conservation groups are split. Some groups argue for the preservation of wildlife on the island, while others cite the need for clean energy quickly.