Murphy gives billion dollar bailout to foreign offshore wind farm company
New Jersey has recently faced controversy and concerns over a decision to provide a $1 billion bailout to Ørsted, a Danish wind developer, for their …
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Biden administration approves New Jersey offshore wind farm
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Biden administration has given its approval for the construction of an offshore wind farm off the coast of Atlantic City, …
Biden Admin Greenlights ‘Massive’ New Jersey Offshore Wind Project Despite Rising Costs
Biden Admin Greenlights ‘Massive’ New Jersey Offshore Wind Project Despite Rising Costs Nick Pope on July 5, 2023 The Biden administration on Wednesday approved a …
Shore’s Thompson votes Yes on ‘billion Dollar Bailout’ for Offshore wind farm
JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – Democrat Senator Sam Thompson, who recently switched from the Republican to the Democrat party after being ousted in 2022 voted in …
Here’s what Phil Murphy’s offshore wind farm will look like from the beach
LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ – As Long Beach Island communities have united in a legal battle against Phil Murphy’s proposed off-shore wind farm, lawyers representing …
New Jersey legislators blame Putin for increase in offshore wind farm costs
TRENTON, NJ – Legislators in Trenton will soon be voting to give Orsted, the foreign company seeking to build wind turbines off the coast of …
Controversial New Jersey offshore wind developer Asking for more taxpayer funds
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – According to a Politico article by Ry Rivard, the Danish wind developer responsible for constructing New Jersey’s first industrial offshore wind …
Watchdog To Open Probe Into Offshore Wind Projects As Whale Deaths Pile Up
Watchdog To Open Probe Into Offshore Wind Projects As Whale Deaths Pile Up Nick Pope on June 15, 2023 The Government Accountability Office (GAO) agreed …
Whale deaths aside, here’s why New Jersey’s offshore wind farm is still controverial
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – While New Jersey politicians fight over whether or not sonar mapping of the ocean floor off the coast of New Jersey …
Massive Offshore Wind Project Gets Getting Permission To Kill 20 Endangered Whales
Nick Pope on June 9, 2023 A large offshore wind farm development project is underway off the Massachusetts coast after the project’s developer received 20 …
TenneT sale talks slow as Germany, Netherlands differ on price, offshore
By Toby Sterling, Christoph Steitz and Markus Wacket AMSTERDAM/BERLIN (Reuters) – Talks on a planned sale of Dutch state-owned electricity grid operator TenneT’s German unit …
Connors, Rumpf & Gove Oppose Offshore Wind Turbines at Virtual Hearing
Sen. Christopher Connors, Asm. Brian Rumpf, and Asw. DiAnne Gove expressed their opposition to offshore wind turbines during an independent hearing on whale and dolphin deaths that was held virtually by New Jersey Senate Republicans.
Biden’s Offshore Wind Push Faces New Headwind — Massive Turbines Breaking Down
Biden’s Offshore Wind Push Faces New Headwind — Massive Turbines Breaking Down John Hugh DeMastri on May 3, 2023 Offshore wind turbines — a key …
Hearing on harmful effects of offshore wind farms on whales and businesses scheduled
TRENTON, NJ – An independent hearing on the potential harmful effects of offshore wind farms on whales, dolphins, fisheries and the New Jersey economy will …
Biden Admin’s ‘Whale Week’ Celebration Completely Omits Threats From Offshore Wind Projects
Biden Admin’s ‘Whale Week’ Celebration Completely Omits Threats From Offshore Wind Projects Nino Cambria on April 27, 2023 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) …
Evergrande’s $1.2 billion onshore bondholders to vote on offshore restructuring plan on Wed
HONG KONG (Reuters) – China Evergrande Group’s onshore flagship unit Hengda Real Estate said the holders of an onshore bond worth 8.2 billion yuan ($1.19 …
Factbox-Global offshore wind tenders including floating techology
By Susanna Twidale and Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) – Floating wind is viewed as the final frontier for offshore wind as turbines can be installed …
O’Scanlon and Durr Repeat Call for Moratorium on Offshore Wind Farm Surveys
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon and Sen. Ed Durr renewed their call for Governor Murphy to pause offshore wind farm surveys to investigate if the work is responsible for dozens of whale and dolphin deaths and questioned why recently announced studies are being conducted without a pause in survey work.
Pentagon cites ‘highly problematic’ issue with offshore wind farms in New Jersey, elsewhere
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Department of Defense (DOD) has warned industry stakeholders that President Joe Biden’s push for offshore wind farms off the Atlantic …
O’Scanlon & Durr Introduce Resolution Urging Moratorium on Offshore Wind Projects
Sen. Declan O’Scanlon and Sen. Ed Durr introduced a resolution that urges the state and federal governments to place an immediate moratorium on all sonar testing and wind turbine mapping in response to the surge of unexplained marine wildlife deaths along the coast of New Jersey.
‘Nothing But Lip Service’: Oregon Fishing Industry Fed Up With Agency ‘Ignoring’ Their Offshore Wind Concerns
‘Nothing But Lip Service’: Oregon Fishing Industry Fed Up With Agency ‘Ignoring’ Their Offshore Wind Concerns Nino Cambria on April 4, 2023 . Oregon fishermen …
Fisherman, Landowners Hope To Stymie Biden Admin’s Pursuit Of Offshore Wind With Lawsuits
Katelynn Richardson on March 30, 2023 MARTHA’s VINEYARD, MA – Lawsuits from landowners and fishing groups threaten to undermine the Biden administration’s offshore wind goals, …
Senate Call To Investigate Whale Deaths Omits Any Mention Of Offshore Wind
Nino Cambria on March 29, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ – Democratic senators from four states sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration …
Federal Regulator Acknowledges Danger To Wildlife Caused By Offshore Wind Farms
John Hugh DeMastri on March 26, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ – Wind farms like the ones being built off the coast of the New Jersey …
Congressman slams Biden, Murphy for ‘shoddy’ offshore wind farm strategy in New Jersey
TOMS RIVER, NJ – U.S. Congressman Chris Smith attended a hearing on offshore windarms in New Jersey and slammed President Joe Biden and Governor Phil …
Southern Shore Lawmakers Say Unprecedented Whale and Dolphin Deaths Warrant Suspension of Offshore Wind Projects
Sen. Michael Testa, Asm. Antwan McClellan, and Asm. Erik Simonsen are intensifying calls to suspend offshore wind projects following an unprecedented number of dolphin deaths on a beach in Sea Isle City.
Orsted skips congressional hearing on offshore wind energy, fishing, and whales in D.C.
Nino Cambria on March 16, 2023 It”s not a good look for the company building a massive wind energy farm off the coast of New …
Marine conservation groups in whale debate took money from offshore wind backers
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – As the debate continues whether sonar mapping off the coast of the Jersey Shore and other areas has contributed to a …
Exxon considers selling stake in LNG terminal offshore Italy
By Sabrina Valle and Francesca Landini HOUSTON (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp. is considering selling its majority stake in the Rovigo LNG terminal offshore Italy …
New Jersey approves more offshore wind farms
TOMS RIVER, NJ – As whales are showing up dead in near-record numbers at the Jersey Shore since December, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy continued …
Biden’s Budget More Than Doubles Funding For Offshore Projects, Potentially ‘Putting American Fisherman Out Of Business’
Biden’s Budget More Than Doubles Funding For Offshore Projects, Potentially ‘Putting American Fisherman Out Of Business’ Katelynn Richardson on March 9, 2023 Biden’s budget allocates …
‘Unprecedented’: Biden Admin Delays Releasing Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Plan
‘Unprecedented’: Biden Admin Delays Releasing Offshore Oil And Gas Leasing Plan Jason Cohen on March 8, 2023 The Department of the Interior (DOI) is months …
Gov. Murphy says offshore wind company that bears same name as his own company a coincidence
TRENTON, NJ – Last week, social media sites Facebook, Twitter, and Reddit lit up with claims that Governor Phil Murphy had a financial stake in …
Under Phil Murphy’s clean energy plan, New Jersey can expect at least 4,000 wind turbines offshore
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy initially told New Jersey he wants to increase offshore wind energy production to get 7,500 megawatts of usage …
Over 260,000 sign petition to halt New Jersey offshore wind farm surveys
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Over 250,000 people have signed an online petition calling for Governor Phil Murphy to cease work on a massive off-shore wind …
Toms River joins chorus of towns calling for a halt to offshore wind project amid a rise in whale deaths
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has repeatedly stuck to his guns, saying the increase in whale deaths at the Jersey Shore …
Despite increase in deaths in New Jersey, Biden increases funding for offshore wind farm
Nino Cambria on February 22, 2023 TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Department of Energy (DOE) announced more funding to accelerate floating offshore wind development Wednesday, …
10th District Legislators Urge Murphy Administration to Halt Offshore Wind Projects
In response to reports of a ninth dead whale washing up along the Jersey shore, Senator Holzapfel and Assemblymen McGuckin and Catalano have called on the Murphy Administration to halt all offshore wind projects.
Southern Shore Lawmakers Say Unprecedented Whale Deaths Warrant Suspension of Offshore Wind Projects
Sen. Michael Testa, Asm. Erik Simonsen, and Asm. Antwan McClellan are intensifying calls to suspend offshore wind projects following an unprecedented number of whale deaths along the coasts of New Jersey and New York.
South Jersey lawmakers claim whale deaths linked to Murphy’s massive offshore wind project
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Republican leaders are once again calling for Governor Phil Murphy and Democrats to start worrying about saving the whales and putting …
Feds say offshore wind project is not cause of surge in dead whales at the Jersey Shore
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is rejecting local environmentalists and political concerns that a massive wind farm project off the …
Murphy says no to stoppage of offshore work after 7 dead whales wash ashore in just over a month
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy dismissed allegations by environmentalists and politicians to temporarily halt work on the massive off-shore wind turbine farm at the Jersey …
Sixth dead whale washes up at the Jersey Shore as environmentalists blame Murphy’s offshore wind farm
A week after a humpback whale washed ashore in Atlantic City, a second one washed up dead at North End Beach in Brigantine. On Thursday, …
Senator Polistina Calls for Suspension of All Offshore Wind Development Activity Following Multiple Whale Deaths
After six dead whales washed up on area beaches, Sen. Vince Polistina urged Gov. Phil Murphy to order a suspension of all offshore wind development activities so that a full and proper investigation can be conducted to determine any connection between the deaths and ongoing work.
U.S. Interior Department names Elizabeth Klein to oversee offshore energy
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Interior Department on Tuesday named Elizabeth Klein, a lawyer who worked in the Obama and Clinton administrations, …
Cardiac Monitoring Companies to Pay More than $44.8 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to Services Performed by Offshore Technicians
PHILADELPHIA – BioTelemetry, Inc. and its subsidiary CardioNet, LLC, both headquartered in Pennsylvania (collectively, “BioTelemetry”), have agreed to pay $44,875,000 to resolve allegations that they …
Jersey Shore mayor says Murphy offshore wind farm is hot air by funded by political lackeys
POINT PLEASANT, NJ – Massive wind turbine farms just 15 miles off the coast of the Jersey Shore planned by Governor Phil Murphy encompass an …
Shell and Eneco win right to build large Dutch offshore windfarm
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -A joint venture of Shell and Dutch energy company Eneco has won the right to build an offshore wind farm with a capacity …
Eletrobras, Shell mull co-investment in Brazil offshore wind power
SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilian power company Eletrobras said on Thursday it has signed a cooperation agreement with Shell as they exchange information for a …
The Biden Admin’s Latest Offshore Wind Lease Sales Mostly Went To Foreign Energy Companies
The Biden Admin’s Latest Offshore Wind Lease Sales Mostly Went To Foreign Energy Companies Jack McEvoy on December 8, 2022 Roughly 78% of federal land …