The push for Massachusetts to completely rely on renewable energy by the year 2050 is growing as state officials consider whether to pass legislation that would accelerate the growth of clean energy.
UMass Dartmouth, Bristol Community College and the Mass Maritime Academy will work together to prepare the region for the impending offshore wind industry.
Sen. Mark Montigny secured bipartisan legislation today to ensure protections for commercial fishing prior to any future increased offshore wind procurement.
The fishing industry is keeping a close and cautious eye on the state awarding Vineyard Wind the chance to build Massachusetts' first offshore wind farm.
Massachusetts is inching closer to its first offshore wind farm. This Wednesday is the deadline to announce which of three proposed wind projects can move forward.
Prior to a town hall meeting in New Bedford Saturday, Senators Warren and Markey and Rep. Keating met with fishermen to discuss the issues facing the industry.
Bay State Wind announced an agreement with three major Massachusetts labor unions and two educational institutions to develop a local training center for the offshore wind industry.