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The OCMP has determined that the federal agency’s proposed leasing activities are consistent with Oregon’s enforceable policies if the conditions documented in the decision letter are met.

The California Energy Commission today unanimously approved a sweeping plan to develop a massive floating offshore wind industry in ocean waters — a first-of-its-kind undertaking that will require billions in public and private investments and could transform parts of the coast.

Using electricity generated by offshore wind turbines as one pathway to split water to produce clean hydrogen may make economic sense, particularly along the U.S. Atlantic Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico, according to researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

The amount of wind and solar power under construction in China is now nearly twice as much as the rest of the world combined, a report has found.

Eyeing massive marine resources, turbine manufacturers across the country are stepping up efforts to integrate new energy projects with aquaculture farms, where fish, lobsters and crabs coexist with wind turbines, blades and cable routes, further promoting marine biodiversity.

Mashpee, MA and Boston, MA – The federally recognized Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe has entered into a historic agreement with Vineyard Offshore, a nation-leading offshore wind company. Aimed at fostering a comprehensive, long-term relationship, this agreement reflects Vineyard Offshore’s commitment to close collaboration with Tribal Nations to ensure coordinated development and shared benefits.

Greece is making a huge commitment to the health of its national marine parks after announcing a ban on bottom trawling.

The practice involves boats dragging heavy netting across the seabed to capture fish and crustaceans. It can cause a lot of harm to aquatic habitats, and a study published in the journal Frontiers revealed bottom trawling can release as much as 370 million tonnes (408 million tons) of carbon dioxide per year.

A Chinese company that already produces giant "typhoon-proof" wind turbines is doubling down on its efforts by putting the finishing touches on a twin platform capable of supporting two rotors.

Since its commissioning in late 2021, the TetraSpar Demonstrator has been operational at METCentre in Norway, delivering green energy, gathering data, validating numerical models, supporting research and development projects, and serving as a living laboratory for the development of floating wind technology, said Stiesdal in a recent social media post.

The Department of Land Conservation and Development is hosting a series of community meetings along the Oregon coast to share information and hear comments on a proposal by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to lease areas of the ocean off Oregon’s coast to explore possibilities for wind energy development.

The U.S. Department of the Interior and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management just announced two exciting proposals for offshore wind sales that could generate over 18 gigawatts of squeaky clean energy. That's enough to power more than 5 million homes, according to Electrek.

The Southern Oregon coast is closer to hosting floating offshore wind energy, after the Biden administration announced it’s preparing to accept proposals for the area. This is the first step in a multiyear process before any wind developer could begin construction.