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The United States crossed a significant milestone at the end of 2023. For the first time, wind power turbines sent electricity to the power grid from commercial-scale offshore wind farms. A turbine in the South Fork Wind Farm 35 miles from Montauk Point, New York, sent power to the state's grid. A few weeks later,
This important report analyzes underwater noise levels captured by Rand Acoustics, LLC of wind turbine piles driving at the Vineyard Wind 1 offshore project in waters south of Massachusetts. Measurements were taken at six different distances from active pile driving. Rand determined in his review that the levels measured (in decibels) exceeded the thresholds intended to protect marine mammals. This report raises serious questions regarding the effectiveness of the mitigations mandated by NOAA to protect these animals. The executive summary of the Rand report is provided below. The full report ...
Pequot Lakes High School graduate Zane Smith and two other alumni of Minnesota West Community and Technical College are working to change the energy landscape.
Ruth H. Silman Award Recognizes Project or Endeavor Which Demonstrates Leadership in Climate Change ...
( April 4, 2024 ) A 129-turbine wind farm, to be located 24 miles southwest of Nantucket, was approved by the federal government’s Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management Tuesday. New …