The Beyond Coal campaign, in partnership with Sierra Club, has led to the closure of all coal plants in New England, equivalent to removing 3.1 million cars. Offshore wind power is gaining momentum in the region, with a 1.2 GW wind farm planned and multiple proposals for new projects. The transition to clean energy is supported by various organizations and officials, signaling a shift towards a coal-free future in New England.
New England could be coal-free by 2028 https://t.co/DS3i9a9xe2 https://t.co/DS3i9a9xe2
Good luck to New England and the whales: "After shutting down, the plants will be converted to solar farms and battery units that can store electricity generated from offshore wind turbines along the Atlantic Coast." https://t.co/BpI7Yvu5eA https://t.co/T6xeln0pav
Nice to see offshore wind looking alive and well with four proposals to Rhode Island Energy, from Avangrid, Orsted, SouthCoast Wind and Vineyard Offshore.
"Last coal plants in New England to close; renewables take their place" My prediction is that this headline doesn't age well. A short 🧵 https://t.co/zlLjAdH92q
Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut receive proposals for offshore wind projects https://t.co/q6miB2Ce1C
New proposals spark hope that offshore wind will pick up speed https://t.co/QBRVOIxa0L
Four wind farm developers this week filed proposals to build a new wave of towering turbines in waters south of New England, offering hope that a nascent industry can be sparked back to life after stalling out amid rising costs. https://t.co/CHjWcKyfIj
The city of Boston wants in on offshore wind https://t.co/py7gbnsHz0
The Biden administration approved Orsted's plans to build a nearly 1-gigawatt offshore wind farm near a popular Massachusetts vacation town, setting the stage for the massive project to begin supplying power to New York in 2026 https://t.co/s5JzOfHxKS
A HUGE WIN for New England! I want to lift up the countless volunteers, advocates, and allies who never gave up the fight for a #CoalFreeNE. And the incredible work of the @NHSierraClub, @CLF, and the @EPA who made this victory possible! https://t.co/cW4eP2yObA
A huge new 1.2 GW offshore wind farm is headed to New England https://t.co/reMxKfS83J by @michelle0728
Moving beyond coal is the right investment, for our health and for our planet. The Beyond Coal campaign is working - and I’m glad to see New England is transitioning past coal to a clean energy future. https://t.co/GMNhK4Pzuk
When we partnered on the Beyond Coal campaign with @SierraClub over a decade ago, there were eight operating coal plants in New England. Now, there’s soon to be ZERO. The CO2 reductions from retiring these plants is the equivalent of taking over 3.1 million cars off the road for… https://t.co/AKI6CIOxbk
Big turnout expected in New England offshore wind power auction https://t.co/wqdDz0bjgI https://t.co/iPTejup0xp