Developers of the Western Interconnection’s largest transmission project in decades can begin construction after getting the go-ahead from the BLM.

The Department of the Interior proposed the first auction for leases to build offshore wind farms in the Gulf of Mexico.

EEI officials are optimistic they can win bipartisan support for siting and permitting legislation in Congress after the failure of Sen. Manchin’s proposal.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced plans to streamline permitting for offshore wind projects and reduce BOEM's role in safety enforcement.

Four nominees for key energy and land management positions faced a confirmation hearing before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee on Tuesday.

Fossil energy will continue to play a major role in the U.S., nominee for secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, told senators.

Offshore wind advocates are calling for changes to RTO transmission planning and cost allocation rules to reduce costs and development risks.

FERC's James Danly received little scrutiny at his confirmation hearing, even as Dems complained about President Trump neglecting to pair his nomination.

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced two new proposed offshore wind leases for Massachusetts, while BOEM issued a call for commercial interest in the New York Bight.

The U.S. offshore wind market has gained momentum in the last two years, panelists told the Energy Bar Association’s Mid-Year Energy Forum.