Trump, Offshore Wind

Offshore Wind Takes a Blow From Trump's Attacks on Clean Energy
Announcements of cutbacks and changes in leadership this week showed the offshore industry faces "a series of headwinds."
Trump wants to expand US energy. Why does he oppose wind?
Trump would have Americans believe otherwise — he has called wind the "most expensive form of energy that you can have, by far." The president has said that wind turbines cause cancer (they don't) and kill birds (which is true,
Trump executive order may leave California offshore wind projects up in the air
The blitz of executive orders issued by the new Trump Administration included a directive that raises questions whether massive amounts of anticipated electric generation from still-to-be-constructed offshore wind projects off California’s coast will eventually flow into the state’s power grid.
In win for Trump, oil giant Shell walks away from major New Jersey offshore wind farm
In the first serious fallout from President Donald Trump's early actions against offshore wind power, oil and gas giant Shell is walking away from a major project off the coast of New Jersey. Shell told The Associated Press it is writing off the project,
Trump likely can’t touch permitted offshore wind projects in New England
President Donald Trump’s cessation of new offshore wind projects as one of his first matters of business sent a chill throughout the multi-billion dollar industry that’s taken root across the nation.
Trump casts a chill on rural wind energy
The new administration’s hostility to wind power raises questions for alternative energy in farm country. A cow grazes in a pasture at dawn a wind turbine rises in the distance at the Buckeye Wind Energy wind farm,
Maine Republicans call for Trump to revoke existing offshore wind permits
Earlier this month, Maine Representative Jared Golden, a Democrat, co-sponsored a bill that would prohibit commercial offshore wind development acro
Carbon-conscious travelers can now sail across the Atlantic in a wind-powered cargo ship
Described as “the world’s largest cargo ship with sails,” Anemos has opened its cabins to passengers wanting a low-carbon ...
Denmark to halt offshore wind tenders to revamp subsidy model
Denmark will halt all ongoing offshore wind tenders as the existing framework where no subsidies are offered does not work ...
High wind warning issued for Mono County until Sunday night, says the NWS
On Saturday at 1:34 p.m. a high wind warning was issued by the NWS Reno NV valid from 10 p.m. until Sunday 10 p.m.
Which is worse for wildlife, wind farms or oil drilling?
US President Donald Trump says that wind farms harm birds and whales. Scientists weigh wind power's impacts on wildlife against those of oil and gas.
At Least 5 States Were Issued Wind Advisories Today
High winds pose significant risks to residents and travelers throughout the affected regions as the National Weather Service ...
Atlantic Shores reaffirms commitment to New Jersey offshore wind despite Shell's write-off
Atlantic Shores, a joint venture between Shell Plc and France's EDF, reiterated its commitment to delivering New Jersey's ...
Lake Tahoe under a lake wind advisory until 1 a.m. Monday, says the NWS
On Saturday at 1:34 p.m. a lake wind advisory was issued by the NWS Reno NV in effect until Monday at 1 a.m.
Oregon Wind Advisory Warns of Possible Power Outages, Gusts Up to 50 mph
The NWS forecasts sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts reaching up to 50 mph. These conditions could result in ...
Danish wind giant Orsted replaces its CEO with shares down 83% and Trump pressures looming
Orsted was in the fossil fuels business as "Danish Oil and Natural Gas" for much of its lifetime. It's renewable energy pivot ...