Posts Tagged ‘Revolution Wind’
Update: Immediate Freeze of All Large-Scale Offshore Wind Leasing – Reactions Yay and Nay
What is being hailed as a “Merry Christmas” gift to many who oppose offshore wind off the coast of New England, is being seen as a lump of coal dashed into their holiday celebrations. On Tuesday afternoon, the Department of the Interior made their announcement: The Department of the Interior announced today that it is…
Read MoreAbove the Waves on the Block: URI Engineering Student Goes Up On-Location
On clear days, standing on the bluffs of Block Island, Rhode Island, wind turbines jut out of the blue-green ocean. They sit perfectly still in the swaying of the ocean current. Sitting 15 nautical miles offshore, the wind is a constant companion for the turbines that generate renewable energy for thousands of homes. Anyone who…
Read MoreRibbon Cut at Quonset’s New Pier in Shadow of Offshore Wind Uncertainty
From left: Secretary of State Gregg Amore, R.I. Sen. Alana DiMario, U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, R.I. Rep. Robert Craven, Matthew King, R.I. Gov. Dan McKee, QDC Managing Director Steven J. King, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, N.K. Councilwoman Beth Hill Ross, U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor, N.K. Councilman Matt McCoy. Federal, state and…
Read MoreUPDATED: Revolution Wind’s Future: Every Which Way the Wind Blows
UPDATE: September 1, 2025 – Labor Day Letter Sent to President Trump – Governor Dan McKee – and Governors Kathy Hochul (NY), Maura Healey (MA), Ned Lamont (CT) and Phil Murphy (NJ) On Labor Day, Governor Dan McKee, Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Maura Healey, Governor Ned Lamont and Governor Phil Murphy issued the following statement…
Read MoreUPDATE: Full Stop for Revolution Wind Off Rhode Island, Massachusetts Coasts – Now what?
On August 22, 2023, the Department of the Interior announced the approval of the construction and operation of the Revolution Wind project offshore Rhode Island. Located approximately 15 nautical miles offshore southeast of Point Judith, Rhode Island. On August 22, 2025, BOEM’s Acting Director ordered Revolution Wind, LLC to halt ongoing activities related to the…
Read MoreHeliService will fly out of Quonset to support Rhode Island, Long Island wind turbines
Photo: HeliService Ørsted and Eversource have announced that HeliService International Inc. has been awarded the contract for helicopter crew change operations for the two companies’ joint venture offshore wind projects in the Northeast United States. HeliService International Inc. will use the Leonardo AW169 helicopters to support Ørsted and Eversource’s offshore wind operations in the Northeast…
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