DFO/DEOS Seminar - Interactions of Fisheries and Offshore Wind Farms by Crista Bank
When: Wednesday,
February 14, 2024
3:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Where: > See description for location
Description: SMAST East 101-103 and via Zoom
Abstract: Vineyard Wind is currently building the nation's first utility-scale offshore wind energy project over 15 miles off the coast of Massachusetts. The project will generate clean, renewable, affordable energy for over 400,000 homes and businesses across the state of Massachusetts, while reducing carbon emissions by over 1.6 million tons per year. First power was achieved January 2, 2024, with five turbines expecting to be operating at full capacity early this year as construction continues. An overview of the nine-year permitting process of the project, and the impact from stakeholder engagement from a fisheries perspective will be discussed.
Abstract: Vineyard Wind is currently building the nation's first utility-scale offshore wind energy project over 15 miles off the coast of Massachusetts. The project will generate clean, renewable, affordable energy for over 400,000 homes and businesses across the state of Massachusetts, while reducing carbon emissions by over 1.6 million tons per year. First power was achieved January 2, 2024, with five turbines expecting to be operating at full capacity early this year as construction continues. An overview of the nine-year permitting process of the project, and the impact from stakeholder engagement from a fisheries perspective will be discussed.
Contact: > See Description for contact information
Topical Areas: SMAST, Students, Graduate