wind energy

Gov. Deval Patrick and U.S. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell say more than 742,000 more acres off the Massachusetts coast are being opened for commercial wind energy leases. Patrick said Wednesday the state ``is poised to lead the charge in offshore wind energy development,'' and gain economic and environmental benefits...

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...