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.
The Biden Administration today announced the approval for the construction and operation of Vineyard Wind, the nation’s first large-scale offshore wind farm.
The announcement was made jointly by Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, who were joined by labor union leaders.
The 800-megawatt Vineyard Wind energy 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. The project is anticipated to create 3,600 jobs and provide enough power for 400,000 homes and businesses.
“A clean energy future is within our grasp in the United States. The approval of this project is an important step toward advancing the Administration’s goals to create good-paying union jobs while combatting climate change and powering our nation,” said Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. “Today is one of many actions we are determined t
Biden-Harris administration approves first major offshore wind project in U.S. waters
Major milestone will propel Americaâs drive toward a clean energy future
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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 p
Governor stresses that cancellation of Federal oil and gas leasing sales was unnecessary in letter to Secretary of Interior
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon is standing up for Wyoming’s oil and gas industry in a letter to the Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland. He stated that the cancellation of Federal oil and gas lease sales during a “review” of the program was unnecessary and discriminatory to the people of Wyoming.
Among other concerns, the Governor highlighted the lack of consultation with Western governors before the lease sale moratorium was put in effect. In addition, the Governor stated “Western states such as Wyoming are disproportionately affected by the freeze because of the amount of federal land and leases within our borders.” He pointed out that “the eight Western states with federal oil and gas leasing programs will have investment losses of $2.3 billion, production value losses of $882 million and tax revenue losses of $345 million in the
Policy Priorities Shared at ABC
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On Day Two of the National Marine Manufacturers Association’s
American Boating Congress yesterday, congressional and Biden administration officials, along with industry advocates, spoke about policy and partnerships to the hundreds in virtual attendance.
Rep. Chris Pappas
The Hammond Marine Industry Leadership Award was presented to Bruce Van Wagoner of Wells Fargo Distribution Finance for his service and commitment to boating advocacy. Van Wagoner
The day’s speakers, appearing in quick succession to maximize time in the hour and a half session and many repeating the word “bipartisan,” included Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.-01), Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.-12), Rep. Maria Salazar (R-Fla.-27), U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Jeff Krause of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), Senior Advisor to the President and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Cedric Richmond, Sen. Roger Wic