Massachusetts energy bill delivers 1.6GW boost for US offshore wind projects

Michael Holder
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State legislature passes law requiring energy suppliers to contract 1.6GW of offshore wind power, fuelling hopes for DONG Energy 1GW Bay State Wind Farm project

Massachusetts state legislature has formally adopted a major energy bill requiring utility providers to seek long-term deals for 1.6GW of offshore wind power, in a move praised as a "landmark moment" by...

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