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October 10, 2019 | Industry Updates

US Wind to Focus on Maryland

Green Tech Media: “After Early Windfall, Offshore Developer Settles In for Long Game in Maryland. Developer US Wind made a quick profit selling its New Jersey zone to EDF, but plans to see its second project through to completion.” By Karl-Erik Stromsta, October 09, 2019 – There may be only 30 megawatts of offshore wind… More

September 19, 2019 | What's happening

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August 20, 2019 | Industry Updates

US Offshore Wind Review Delay Roils Waters for Developers

LAW 360: “US Offshore Wind Review Delay Roils Waters for Developers” By Keith Goldberg Law360, August 16, 2019 – The Trump administration’s recent move to delay approval of the first commercial-scale offshore wind project in the U.S. in order to conduct a broader review underscores the regulatory headwinds the budding industry faces, though experts say… More

August 7, 2019 | Industry Updates

Bernhardt will have a large hand in deciding the future of America’s offshore wind industry

E&E’s ClimateWire: “Energy Transitions – The future of offshore wind may depend on Bernhardt” By Benjamin Storrow, E&E News reporter, August 7, 2019- Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is less enthusiastic about offshore wind energy than his predecessor, Ryan Zinke. Yuri Gripas/Reuters/Newscom Could anything make greens pine for the return of Ryan Zinke? The former Interior… More

July 13, 2019 | Industry Updates

Vineyard Wind in Rough Waters

Boston Globe: “Vineyard Wind project lands in rough waters”

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Q&A with Audra Parker, President & CEO, March 2019

I am frequently congratulated by our supporters on the defeat of Cape Wind. While I share their sense of accomplishment and relief, I remind people whenever I can that Nantucket Sound remains vulnerable to development. These discussions have led to many good questions, which I hope to answer here.

Didn’t we defeat Cape Wind? Yes, thanks to the persistence of the Alliance team, the dedication of our stakeholders, and the generosity of our donors, Cape Wind finally surrendered their lease in late 2017.

Hasn’t the Alliance achieved its mission? Not yet. While the state waters of the Sound are protected under Massachusetts law, the federal waters in the center remain open to development. Unless we can secure permanent protection for the Sound, we could face a future of industrial activity, especially as ocean-based technology continues to develop. The establishment of the Cape Cod National Seashore in the 1960s safeguarded this exceptional place from a future of parking lots, hotels, and other development. Now, we must do the same to ensure that Nantucket Sound remains the national treasure it is today.

Why does the Alliance still need funding? The Alliance is the only group that is fighting to protect Nantucket Sound, and as a non-profit, we rely solely on private donations. We need resources for lobbying, staff, and legal counsel in order to enact federal legislation which would designate the Sound as a National Historic Landmark to recognize its historic, environmental, and economic values, and prevent future development by prohibiting the federal government from authorizing industrial projects in the Sound. The best way to ensure the Sound retains its unique environment and pristine nature is through this federal legislation.

Nantucket Sound won’t stay a national treasure without your support. We urgently need your help to protect this special body of water that belongs to each and every one of us. Please contribute to our preservation campaign today. Your tax-deductible donation will help us leave a legacy for generations to come.

Audra Parker
President and CEO