Wind Energy Wins As Trump Campaign Winds Down On (B)low Note
The US offshore wind energy industry has survived, and thrived, despite attempts by former President Trump and others to blow it off.
Maine
1st Offshore Wind Lease Sale in Gulf of Maine to Power More than 4.5 Million Homes
Lease areas have potential to power over 4.5 million homes WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced it will hold an offshore wind energy lease sale on Oct. 29, 2024, for eight areas on the Outer Continental Shelf off Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. If fully developed, these areas … [continued]
East Coast Battles West Coast For Offshore Floating Wind Title
From California to Maine, the race to build vast arrays of offshore floating wind turbines is finally taking shape after years of R&D.
Form Energy To Build World’s Largest Battery Energy Storage System In Maine
From Energy has chosen Maine as the site of its first large-scale grid storage installation with a capacity of 85 MW and 8500 MWh.
Maine Offshore Wind Plan Splits Environmentalists
The Maine coastal town of Searsport is a balance of tradition and tourists, of long winters and trusted neighbors. That dynamic shifted slightly in May, when the state applied for a $456 million federal grant to build a specially designed port on about 100 local acres to support an emerging … [continued]
Learning To Charge The Chevy Bolt On The Road — Trial & Error & Lots…
Last summer I bought a used 2017 Chevy Bolt. With a brand-spanking new battery, an 8-year warranty, and just over 20,000 miles, it was a good fit. Hubby installed an electrical outlet on the side of our rural country shed, and we were ready to charge for the majority of … [continued]
Investing in America: Biden-Harris Administration Announces $1.8 Billion in Infrastructure Grants Across the Country
From improving road safety to revitalizing communities and creating economic opportunity, all 50 states, four territories, and the District of Columbia will receive RAISE grants this year from President Biden’s infrastructure law WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure … [continued]
Graph: Electricity Demand Surges in New England Amid Heat Wave
Electricity demand in New England surged this week as high temperatures persisted through much of the United States. Demand in the electric grid territory of New England’s Independent System Operator (ISO-NE) peaked at 23,324 megawatts (MW) during the evening of June 20, approaching last year’s peak hourly demand in this … [continued]
US Floating Offshore Wind Industry To Tackle Maine
The rough-and-tumble coast of Maine is about to get a renewable energy makeover with an assist from new floating offshore wind technology.
Want Your Community To Take Action On Ambitious Climate Goals? Follow What Maine Does
I live in Florida, where the governor has banned speaking the words “climate change” — well, at least when it comes to governmental affairs. In reaction, a local meteorologist has vocalized his dismay. We on the ground know what’ll happen next to Steve MacLaughlin — he’ll be out on his … [continued]
