Wind Energy Center

The City Council voted Thursday night to enter into a power purchase agreement with a yet-to-be-built Plymouth wind farm. Mayor Jon Mitchell said the deal is projected to save taxpayers $33 million over its 20-year lifespan. Some councilors, however, weren't so enthused...

Another trip to Washington for Mayor Jon Mitchell and Wind Energy Center Director Matt Morrissey.  Both met with representatives from the U-S Commerce Dept. and the Economic Development Administration on Wednesday, discussing New Bedford's future role in offshore wind development in the North Atlantic...