However, constructing and operating offshore wind farms is more challenging due to the rigorous conditions. As the technology advances and the local supply chain develops, the cost of offshore wind is expected to continue to decline and become an important source of electricity for many states in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is actively working on many aspects to site and develop potential offshore wind projects responsibly, reduce their risks, and cultivate jobs in the sector. Highlights of these efforts include:. The federal Energy Policy Act of gave the U. Since , the Commonwealth has worked closely with BOEM and participated on an Intergovernmental Task Force consisting of federal, state, local, and tribal agency and elected official representatives in the planning, siting, and analysis of offshore wind areas in federal waters south of Massachusetts.
This process has included significant community and stakeholder involvement through public meetings, workshops, consultations, and events. The Fisheries Working Group on Offshore Wind Energy is comprised of commercial fishermen and representatives from different ports and sectors, recreational fishermen, scientists, and state and federal agencies.
The Habitat Working Group on Offshore Wind Energy includes scientists and technical experts from environmental organizations, academia, and state and federal agencies. In and , BOEM competitive auctions resulted in the execution of four commercial leases for offshore wind development. First released in , and updated and revised in , the ocean plan provides a blueprint for the management and protection of critical marine habitat and water-dependent uses in state ocean waters, including the siting and management standards for offshore wind.
The plan has specific provisions to advance the proactive planning and siting of transmission corridors to bring electricity from offshore wind projects located in federal waters across state waters to access the mainland grid. To better understand offshore wind system impacts on the physical and biological environment, MassCEC has supported several offshore wind related studies, including:.
On August 8, , Governor Baker signed the Act to Promote Energy Diversity , which among other important legislative elements, allows for the procurement of up to 1, megawatts of offshore wind energy by On May 23, , the winning bid of the procurement was announced, with the Vineyard Wind Project for megawatts MW of offshore wind energy generation selected by the Distribution Companies.
The final acceptance of the bid and the award of a contract is conditional upon the successful negotiation of the contract and required regulatory approval at the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities, as provided in the Section 83C RFP. Further information is available at MA Clean Energy. At the end of the course students should be highly competent users of FAST, ready to perform loads and energy generation analysis and try out new design modifications of their own.
Register here! Links to common UMass Amherst services and features. The course covers: aerodynamic analysis mechanical design support structure design wind field analysis system concepts and analysis wind turbine electrical issues controls system integration environmental issues economic considerations For more information, please visit this link Contact the instructor, Prof. Bill Heronemus Teaching. Alumni and Current Students at the 40th Reunion. Climbing Is Fun! Wind Energy Center Faculty and Students in Loading a "Met" Tower for Resource Monitoring.
Students at AWEA. An official website of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Here's how you know Official websites use. Wind Turbines Studies, financing, requirements and Technical assistance on siting wind turbines. Skip table of contents. Show More Table of contents. Show Table of Contents. Wind Turbine Health Impact Study: Report of Independent Expert Panel file size 1MB In response to health concerns from residents living in proximity to wind turbines, MassDEP and MDPH convened an independent expert science panel to conduct a literature review and to prepare a report on any documented or potential health impacts or risks that may be associated with exposure to wind turbines.
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