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Revolution Wind just came online off Rhode Island's coast, while Vineyard Wind installed its final blade, marking major wins for clean energy after months of legal battles. Together, these projects will power hundreds of thousands of homes and save residents millions in energy costs.
America's offshore wind industry just reached a turning point as two major wind farms completed construction off New England, becoming the largest renewable energy projects east of the Mississippi. Together, Vineyard Wind and Revolution Wind will power three-quarters of a million homes with clean energy.
Scientists are racing to ensure offshore wind farms and thriving fisheries can share the same ocean. With construction delays creating an unexpected research window, researchers are mapping how to protect $2 billion in East Coast fishing while building clean energy.
ShopRite is giving free wellness kits to customers filling their first weight-loss medication prescription, complete with diet guides, protein samples, and grocery coupons. The East Coast grocery chain is meeting customers where they are as one in eight Americans now takes these medications.
After Tropical Cyclone Gezani devastated Madagascar's east coast, a regional emergency response team stepped in to help 400,000 affected people get back on their feet. Their successful mission shows how neighbors working together can turn disaster into recovery.
Rutgers researchers created a forecasting tool that makes offshore wind energy more reliable by predicting conditions at multiple heights on massive turbines. The breakthrough could help renewable energy better power millions of homes along the East Coast.
Dominion Energy's massive offshore wind project off Virginia's coast is getting close to generating its first electricity, marking a major milestone for clean energy on the East Coast. Despite facing delays and budget challenges, the pioneering project is pushing forward.
Five offshore wind projects are back under construction after federal judges blocked Trump administration efforts to halt them. The projects will power 2.5 million homes once complete.
America's first offshore wind farms proved their worth during January's brutal cold snap, delivering reliable power when the grid needed it most. The data arrives as officials debate the future of clean energy on the East Coast.
America's first offshore wind farms proved their worth during January's brutal cold snap, powering tens of thousands of homes when the grid needed them most. The data shows clean energy can deliver exactly when coastal cities need it.
Five major offshore wind projects are back on track after federal judges struck down stop-work orders, clearing the way for clean energy to power 2.5 million East Coast homes. The latest victory came when a Reagan-appointed judge ruled the Sunrise Wind project losing $2.5 million daily would suffer irreparable harm if construction remained halted.
Five major offshore wind farms can now resume construction after federal courts rejected every government attempt to halt them. The projects will power millions of homes along the East Coast.
Ethiopia just fired up the Aysha-II Wind Farm, East Africa's first major wind installation along the continent's premier wind corridor. The nation is transforming into Africa's renewable energy powerhouse while turning former conflict zones into centers of clean development.
A Massachusetts federal court just cleared the way for Vineyard Wind to finish its massive offshore wind project, now 95% complete. It's the fourth time courts have reversed federal attempts to halt East Coast clean energy projects.
When devastating floods cut off Te Araroa, New Zealand for days, neighbors transformed their local store and community center into lifelines for dozens of stranded families. Four days later, roads are reopening and help is pouring in from across the country.
An immersive entertainment venue featuring a massive LED exterior and wrap-around screens is coming to Maryland's National Harbor, just 15 minutes from Washington, DC. The mini-Sphere will bring Las Vegas-style tech spectacles to the East Coast with room for 6,000 people.
Three major offshore wind projects are back on track after federal judges lifted construction halts this week, bringing cheaper clean energy closer to millions of East Coast residents. The combined 6 gigawatts of generating capacity could help lower electricity bills in regions currently paying some of the nation's highest rates.