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Wind turbines across New England generated 68% more clean electricity in 2026 than the year before, marking one of the region's biggest renewable energy wins. September alone saw power output more than double compared to 2025.
A Rhode Island man just grew a pumpkin so massive it shattered the world record by 300 pounds. Ron Wallace's labor of love tipped the scales at nearly 3,000 pounds, proving that patience and passion can grow something truly extraordinary.
A New England farmer just shattered the world pumpkin record with a massive 2,749-pound gourd that's 300 pounds heavier than the previous champion. This gentle giant proves that patience, dedication, and a whole lot of love can grow something truly extraordinary.
Renewable energy, especially offshore wind, now competes on cost alone without subsidies or mandates in New England. A new independent study shows it's the cheapest way to meet future electricity demand while stabilizing bills.
Despite political headwinds, a massive offshore wind farm just finished construction and is already powering hundreds of thousands of homes in New England. The $6.2 billion Revolution Wind project proves clean energy can deliver when communities need it most.
Five New England states are joining forces to bring 800 megawatts of clean wind energy to millions of homes by the early 2030s. After more than a decade of planning, Maine has selected developers to build wind turbines and transmission lines that will power the region's sustainable future.
Five New England states just teamed up to bring 800 megawatts of clean wind energy to the region, enough to power over 300,000 homes. The ambitious project promises stable prices, reliable winter power, and economic benefits while cutting emissions.
Wind farms across New England just generated more electricity than all of New Hampshire's gas plants and hydropower combined. The region smashed its previous record by 30%, now producing enough clean energy to power up to one-seventh of New England's homes and businesses.
New England is building a 100-mile power line to tap massive wind resources in northern Maine, bringing clean energy to over one million homes. Five states, including Massachusetts, are investing in the project to access remote wilderness wind farms previously cut off from the grid.
Maine regulators just approved the state's largest wind farm, an 800-megawatt project that will create thousands of jobs and save customers $387 million. Five New England states are teaming up to bring clean energy to the region while delivering major economic benefits to rural communities.
New England's offshore wind farms slashed oil-burning power plants by over a gigawatt during July's dangerous heat wave, proving clean energy works when air conditioners run hardest. The projects kept electricity flowing and bills lower despite attempts to block them.
Rooftop solar panels saved New England residents more than $130 million during July's heat wave, proving clean energy investments pay off when it matters most. The savings came as solar provided up to 25% of the region's electricity during peak demand.