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Department of the Interior Announces Next Steps for Offshore Wind Energy in Gulf of Mexico

New program aims to prepare future offshore wind workers

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — The state’s growing wind power industry will need lots of skilled employees in the coming years, and a new program is giving high school students a dedicated path to those jobs.

Biden teams with East Coast governors to boost offshore wind

The White House on Thursday launched a formal partnership with 11 East Coast governors to boost the growing offshore wind industry, a key element of President Joe Biden’s plan for climate change.

Offshore wind installations surged threefold last year

China leads the world in new installations, but the U.S. is just starting to ramp up development, according to a new report.

Vineyard Wind Charters CTVs from Local Companies

Vineyard Wind has signed a charter agreement with Massachusetts-based Patriot Offshore Maritime Services for a crew transfer vessel (CTV) for work on the 806 MW Vineyard Wind 1 offshore wind farm.

America’s next wind powerhouse: The Gulf of Mexico?

The Gulf Coast’s long reign as a hub for oil and gas production could help it secure a lead role in generating wind electricity and green hydrogen. But it will face some big obstacles.

US proposes California offshore wind lease sale for over 4.5 GW

May 27 (Renewables Now) – The US Department of the Interior on Thursday proposed a lease sale offshore California that could lead to the installation of more than 4.5 GW of offshore wind capacity.