Vineyard Wind Blows In Americaâs first major offshore wind project is a triumph for clean energy and a stark reminder that the U.S. is way behind in combating the climate crisis. Sean D. Elliot/The Day via AP A National Wildlife Federation group takes a boat tour of the Block Island, Rhode Island, Wind Farm, June 2017. This week, the Interior Departmentâs Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved an 800-megawatt, $2.8 billion wind energy project in Massachusetts waters south of Marthaâs Vineyard. The project, named Vineyard Wind, is the first utility-scale offshore proposal to clear federal regulatory hurdles. While itâs a big step in the direction of the 30 gigawatts of installed wind power that President Biden wants to see up and running by 2030, its long-in-coming approval is a stark reminder of the consequences of delays and missed opportunities in Americaâs race against climate change.