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July 27, 2024

Offshore Wind Power

LM Wind Power
GE Vernova Finds Defect in Vineyard Wind Blade
The defect is believed to be isolated but the other hundred-plus blades made at the same factory will be inspected to be sure.
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California PUC Proposes Procurement of Advanced Clean Energy
The California Public Utilities Commission is proposing to authorize procurement of emerging clean energy technologies with a combined nameplate capacity of up to 10.6 GW. 
Town of Nantucket
Blade Failure Brings Vineyard Wind 1 to Halt
Construction of Vineyard Wind 1 has paused and operation of completed wind turbines halted as cleanup and investigation of a blade failure continues.
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NY Kicks off 5th Offshore Wind Solicitation
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the opening of the state’s fifth offshore wind solicitation, a competitive process to be overseen by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.
NREL
Reports Examine Economics of Clean Hydrogen
New reports conclude offshore wind could be a viable way to power clean hydrogen production, but clean hydrogen is not a cost-effective fuel for power generation.
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3 OSW Proposals Submitted to NJ
One of the proposals contains a rebid of a project that already holds a New Jersey contract
CEC
Calif. Agency OKs Plan to Meet Ambitious Offshore Wind Goals
The California Energy Commission approved a strategic plan that details how the state can reach its goals of 5 GW of offshore wind power by 2030 and 25 GW by 2045.
Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission
10 Northeastern States Sign MOU on Interregional Transmission Planning
Ten East Coast states signed a memorandum of understanding to set up a framework to coordinate interregional transmission planning and development.
Eric Haynes
ACP Predicts Strong US Offshore Wind Growth
A new report predicts the U.S. offshore wind buildout will fall short of President Biden’s 30-GW-by-2030 goal despite investment of a projected $65 billion over the next six years. 
BOEM
Dominion to Buy Kitty Hawk North Offshore Wind Lease
Avangrid agrees to shed some of its wind power development potential off the North Carolina coast.

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