The Biden administration has approved the construction of the first large offshore wind farm in the United States this week. Set to be constructed 12 nautical miles (22.2 kilometers) off the coast of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard, the huge operation, called Vineyard Wind, is predicted to produce 800 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 400,000 homes.
The Department of the Interior made the announcement on May 11, stating not only will it be a huge milestone towards the administration s ambitious offshore wind energy production goal of 30 gigawatts by 2030, but it will also generate a large number of jobs in the area.
“Today’s offshore wind project announcement demonstrates that we can fight the climate crisis, while creating high-paying jobs and strengthening our competitiveness at home and abroad,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo in a statement.
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WASHINGTON, May 12 The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release on May 11, 2021:
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced approval of the construction and operation of the Vineyard Wind project the first large-scale, offshore wind project in the United States. The Secretaries were joined in the announcement by labor leaders who have been working to ensure that the project is built and maintained by union labor.
The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind energy project will contribute to the Biden-Harris administration s goal of generating 30 gigawatts of energy from offshore wind by 2030. The project will be located approximately 12 nautical miles offshore Martha s Vineyard and 12 nautical miles offshore Nantucket in the northern portion of Vineyard Wind s lease area. It will create 3,600 jobs and provide enough power for 400,000 homes and businesses.
Tuesday, 11 May 2021 Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced approval of the construction and operation of the Vineyard Wind project the first large-scale, offshore wind project in the United States. The Secretaries were joined by labor leaders who have been working to ensure that the project is built and maintained by union labor.
The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind energy project will contribute to the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of generating 30 gigawatts of energy from offshore wind by 2030. The project will be located approximately 12 nautical miles offshore Martha s Vineyard and 12 nautical miles offshore Nantucket in the northern portion of Vineyard Wind’s lease area. It will create 3,600 jobs and provide enough power for 400,000 homes and businesses.
US: Biden-Harris administration approves first major offshore wind project in U.S. waters
11 May 2021
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo today announced approval of the construction and operation of the
Vineyard Wind project - the
first large-scale, offshore wind project in the United States. The Secretaries were joined in the announcement by labor leaders who have been working to ensure that the project is built and maintained by union labor.
The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind energy project will contribute to the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of generating 30 gigawatts of energy from offshore wind by 2030. The project will be located approx. 12 nautical miles offshore Martha s Vineyard and 12 nautical miles offshore Nantucket in the northern portion of Vineyard Wind’s lease area. It will create 3,600 jobs and provide enough power for 400,000 homes and businesses.