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South Fork Wind — a 12-turbine wind farm near Long Island —began generating electricity in December.

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Offshore wind in the U.S. hit headwinds in 2023. Here's what you need to know

10:38am December 27, 2023

by Miriam Wasser - WBUR

Rising interest rates, inflation, and global supply chain issues brought delays in 2023 for the offshore wind industry, but also some projects began generating energy.

An aerial view of the Salem Nuclear Power Plant and Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station situated on the Delaware River in Lower Alloways Township, New Jersey.

Energy experts share how the U.S. can reach Biden's renewable energy goals

6:00pm February 02, 2023

by H.J. Mai

The Biden administration's goal of carbon-free electricity generation by 2035 will require an overhaul of the U.S. energy sector. Experts across the industry shared their views of how it might work.

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Wind turbines, of the Block Island Wind Farm, tower over the water on October 14, 2016 off the shores of Block Island, Rhode Island.

Biden's offshore wind plan could create thousands of jobs, but challenges remain

1:26pm January 24, 2023

by H.J. Mai

When President Biden talks about tackling climate change, he talks about economic opportunities. Offshore wind promises to provide many opportunities, but it's not for everyone.

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The first nacelles onboard a sea energy "jack-up ship," ready for lifting into place on the Kentish Flats Offshore Wind Farm, off Whitstable, Kent, England.

California offshore wind promises a new gold rush while slashing emissions

7:07pm December 30, 2022

A federal offshore wind lease auction in December off California's coast promises to kickstart a work boom on the state's northern and central coasts.