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October 2019

A Review of the Impacts of Government...

Table of Contents Executive Summary Background History of Hydropower Pre-Industrial Major Innovation Growth of Hydropower The New Deal The Public Utility Regulatory...

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October 2019

Ocean City, Maryland Still Displeased with Placement...

The Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) approved two offshore wind projects off the coast of Ocean City in 2017. But, the Ocean...

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August 2019

Fishers Snag Offshore Wind Farms

In Massachusetts and New York, fishers seem to be winning small victories against offshore wind farms. The Edgartown Conservation Commission in Massachusetts...

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December 2018

Offshore Energy Exploration: Myth vs. Fact

Myth: There’s not enough energy in the outer continental shelf (OCS) to make exploration worthwhile. Fact: The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) estimates...

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December 2018

Virginia Approves an Offshore Wind Project

Virginia recently set a statewide goal of building 5 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2028 and it plans to develop 2 gigawatts...

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August 2018

Massachusetts Offshore Wind Farm Forecasts Incredibly Low...

A proposed wind farm off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts has indicated that it can produce electricity starting at 7.4...

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