Fishermen confront Revolution Wind's expansion project
In the realm of energy development, several significant events have been unfolding across the nation.
Offshore Wind Projects
The Trump administration's decisions regarding offshore wind projects have been a topic of debate. According to reports, the administration is considering revoking permits for the SouthCoast Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts, a move that could potentially cost Delaware a $128 million community benefits package for a US Wind project. On the other hand, the Democratic governors of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island have urged the Trump administration to stand by already-issued permits for offshore wind projects. The government of former US President Joe Biden has given permission to work on the SouthCoast Wind project.
Meanwhile, the fishermen who voted for President Trump are urging the administration to end its stop-work order targeting Revolution Wind. Grid operator ISO-New England has incorporated Revolution Wind into its plans starting next year.
Solar Energy
In the solar energy sector, New Haven, Connecticut, is installing a more-than-1-MW solar system on a former landfill. Bethel, Connecticut, is planning to install a 557 kWh solar system on its high school. Massachusetts has finalised regulations for its SMART 3.0 program to bring more community and commercial-scale solar power online.
Gas and Electricity Projects
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has reissued a permit to Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co.'s Northeast Supply Enhancement project. The NYISO has paused its storage as transmission program for 2022, but will be picked up in the following cycle.
Electric Vehicles and Energy Storage
The elimination of federal tax credits will make it even harder for New York to meet its EV adoption goal. However, a Maryland library and Baltimore Gas and Electric are seeking an easement from county officials to install EV chargers. Consumer and environmental advocates are pushing back against forthcoming bill hikes from Baltimore Gas and Electric.
Legal Battles
Hearings begin tomorrow in a federal court case from 18 Democratic state attorneys general seeking to end the Trump administration's executive order halting offshore wind project reviews. The U.S. Transportation Department has rolled back $679 million in funding for offshore wind projects. Additionally, the Trump administration has asked a judge to strike down New York's climate superfund law.
These developments underscore the ongoing dynamic nature of energy policy and projects in the United States, with various stakeholders advocating for their respective interests.
Read also:
- Large-scale SEA-EYE rescue operation in the central Mediterranean: 144 individuals saved
- Proposal requested for a directive safeguarding natural resources and ecosystems, as directed by the Commission.
- Demonstrators advocate for enhanced medical treatment for cystic fibrosis patients in Latvia
- Brown Grass Turning Green: A Detailed Timeline and Methods Guide
