America's 1st large-scale offshore wind project impresses w/ full-power grid delivery

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America's first large-scale offshore wind project impresses with full-power grid delivery: 'This marks a turning point'
"After many decades of advocacy, research, policymaking, and finally construction, America's offshore wind industry has gone from a dream to reality."
by Nick Paschal*/*April 19, 2024
The country's first large-scale offshore wind farm is officially delivering power to American homes. Massachusetts residents are now benefiting from wind energy being produced by the Vineyard Wind 1 project, located 14 miles off the coast of Martha's Vineyard.*
Five of the planned 62 turbines are now fully operational, generating 68 megawatts of power. According to a governor's office press release, that's "enough to power 30,000 homes." Once the entire wind farm is up and running, it's expected to produce 806 megawatts of clean energy, enough for over 400,000 homes and businesses.*
"This marks a turning point in the clean energy transition. After many decades of advocacy, research, policymaking, and finally construction, America's offshore wind industry has gone from a dream to reality," said Governor Maura Healey. "This will make the air we breathe safer and healthier, save customers money, and bring us one step closer to achieving net-zero emissions."
The wind farm is estimated to save customers $1.4 billion over the first 20 years. It's also expected to cut carbon pollution by over 1.7 million tons annually, equivalent to taking 325,000 cars off the road each year. The governor's press release also touted the "nearly 2,000 high-quality, skilled jobs" the project has created since 2017.*
The massive wind project is a massive win for the people of Massachusetts and the environment. Transitioning away from dirty energy sources is vital to cooling down our planet and, as Gov. Healey mentioned, making the air we breathe cleaner.*
"The winds of change are blowing through Massachusetts, as Vineyard Wind now powers 30,000 homes in our state with clean, renewable energy," Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey said. "With billions of dollars being unlocked from the Inflation Reduction Act to drive our clean energy revolution forward, Vineyard Wind is only the beginning."*
 
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Joe Capitalist said:
TA soils diapers

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America's first large-scale offshore wind project impresses with full-power grid delivery: 'This marks a turning point'
"After many decades of advocacy, research, policymaking, and finally construction, America's offshore wind industry has gone from a dream to reality."
by Nick Paschal*/*April 19, 2024
The country's first large-scale offshore wind farm is officially delivering power to American homes. Massachusetts residents are now benefiting from wind energy being produced by the Vineyard Wind 1 project, located 14 miles off the coast of Martha's Vineyard.*
Five of the planned 62 turbines are now fully operational, generating 68 megawatts of power. According to a governor's office press release, that's "enough to power 30,000 homes." Once the entire wind farm is up and running, it's expected to produce 806 megawatts of clean energy, enough for over 400,000 homes and businesses.*
"This marks a turning point in the clean energy transition. After many decades of advocacy, research, policymaking, and finally construction, America's offshore wind industry has gone from a dream to reality," said Governor Maura Healey. "This will make the air we breathe safer and healthier, save customers money, and bring us one step closer to achieving net-zero emissions."
The wind farm is estimated to save customers $1.4 billion over the first 20 years. It's also expected to cut carbon pollution by over 1.7 million tons annually, equivalent to taking 325,000 cars off the road each year. The governor's press release also touted the "nearly 2,000 high-quality, skilled jobs" the project has created since 2017.*
The massive wind project is a massive win for the people of Massachusetts and the environment. Transitioning away from dirty energy sources is vital to cooling down our planet and, as Gov. Healey mentioned, making the air we breathe cleaner.*
"The winds of change are blowing through Massachusetts, as Vineyard Wind now powers 30,000 homes in our state with clean, renewable energy," Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey said. "With billions of dollars being unlocked from the Inflation Reduction Act to drive our clean energy revolution forward, Vineyard Wind is only the beginning."*
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I cant wait for the first bird to be killed by a wind turbine and the then the greenie weenie wars will be underway. Its going to be so much fun.
 
Yakuda said:
I cant wait for the first bird to be killed by a wind turbine and the then the greenie weenie wars will be underway. Its going to be so much fun.
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it's already happening.

they don't care.

the point is the public / private profits of the eco-fascist alliance.
 
Libhater said:
LOL, yeah that's the perfect response to this loons ridiculous posting
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New report reveals nation's fastest-growing sources of energy: 'I think [their growth] is just something that most people don't recognize'
The shift is moving the country closer to achieving ambitious climate goals.
by Leslie Sattler*/*April 19, 2024

America's clean energy transition is accelerating, with solar and wind power leading the charge, according to Grist.
America is rapidly tapping into the power of sunshine and wind to generate clean, affordable electricity. Over the past decade, renewables like solar and wind have grown from generating just a bit of the nation's power to providing nearly a quarter of our electricity, according to a report by the nonprofit Climate Central.
This shift is moving the country closer to achieving ambitious climate goals while making energy cheaper and more accessible for everyone.
The sun has been our fastest-growing energy source, expanding an incredible eightfold in just 10 years, according to the report. Solar power now provides nearly 4% of U.S. electricity, up from less than half a percent a decade ago.
Wind energy has also seen huge growth, more than doubling its share to now generate around 10% of the nation's power.
This clean energy boom is already benefiting people and communities nationwide. Solar and wind are not only better for the environment, but they're increasingly more affordable than energy sources that release dirty emissions, according to ScienceNewsExplores. That means these renewable sources are already reducing electricity bills for households nationwide.

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