The United States is rapidly positioning itself to become a world producer of electricity from offshore wind energy, articulating it as an opportunity to create green energy and economic growth. Specifically, it is suggested that the development of offshore wind infrastructure would generate more than 30,000 MW along the East Coast (more than 2,000 individual wind turbines) and will likely support up to 83,000 jobs and deliver $25 billion in annual economic output by 2030.
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What Is the Permitting Process for Large Wind Farms?
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) is responsible for offshore renewable energy development in Federal waters. The program began in 2009 when the Department of the Interior announced the final regulations for the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Renewable Energy Program, which was authorized by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct). These regulations provide a framework for all activities needed to support the production and transmission of energy from sources other than oil and natural gas.
Continue reading "What Is the Permitting Process for Large Wind Farms?"[Full Video Interview] Dr. Bidwell on The Effects of the Block Island Wind Farm on Tourism & Recreation (8:57)
The Ask the Experts database managers conducted an interview with Dr. David Bidwell (Assistant Professor of Marine Affairs) to summarize the findings of a URI study that analyzes the effects of the Block Island Wind Farm on Rhode Island recreation and tourism.
Continue reading "[Full Video Interview] Dr. Bidwell on The Effects of the Block Island Wind Farm on Tourism & Recreation (8:57)"[Full Video Interview] Dr. McWilliams on The Effects of Offshore Wind on Birds and Bats (12:47)
The Ask the Experts database managers conducted an interview with Dr. Scott McWilliams (Professor of Wildlife Ecology & Physiology) to summarize the findings of multiple URI studies that have set out to minimize the effects that the Block Island Wind Farm has had on birds and bats.
Continue reading "[Full Video Interview] Dr. McWilliams on The Effects of Offshore Wind on Birds and Bats (12:47)"What Should Other Communities Know About Preparing for Offshore Wind off of Their Coasts?
The Ask the Experts database managers conducted an interview with Dr. David Bidwell (Assistant Professor of Marine Affairs) to summarize the findings of a URI study that analyzes the effects of the Block Island Wind Farm on Rhode Island recreation and tourism.
Continue reading "What Should Other Communities Know About Preparing for Offshore Wind off of Their Coasts?"How Does the Block Island Wind Farm Experience Translate to Other Proposed Offshore Wind Farm Developments?
The Ask the Experts database managers conducted an interview with Dr. David Bidwell (Assistant Professor of Marine Affairs) to summarize the findings of a URI study that analyzes the effects of the Block Island Wind Farm on Rhode Island recreation and tourism.
Continue reading "How Does the Block Island Wind Farm Experience Translate to Other Proposed Offshore Wind Farm Developments?"How Has the Block Island Wind Farm Affected Tourism and Recreation?
The Ask the Experts database managers conducted an interview with Dr. David Bidwell (Assistant Professor of Marine Affairs) to summarize the findings of a URI study that analyzes the effects of the Block Island Wind Farm on Rhode Island recreation and tourism.
Continue reading "How Has the Block Island Wind Farm Affected Tourism and Recreation?"What have we learned from Europe About the Impacts of Offshore Wind Farms on Birds? Why Is This Information Applicable?
The Ask the Experts database managers conducted an interview with Dr. Scott McWilliams (Professor of Wildlife Ecology & Physiology) to summarize the findings of multiple URI studies that have set out to minimize the effects that the Block Island Wind Farm has had on birds and bats.
Continue reading "What have we learned from Europe About the Impacts of Offshore Wind Farms on Birds? Why Is This Information Applicable?"Do We Know How Many Birds and Bats Are Killed by Wind Turbines per Year?
The Ask the Experts database managers conducted an interview with Dr. Scott McWilliams (Professor of Wildlife Ecology & Physiology) to summarize the findings of multiple URI studies that have set out to minimize the effects that the Block Island Wind Farm has had on birds and bats.
Continue reading "Do We Know How Many Birds and Bats Are Killed by Wind Turbines per Year?"In What Ways Did Rhode Island Minimize the Impacts Had on Birds From the Block Island Wind Farm? Have These Efforts Been Effective?
The Ask the Experts database managers conducted an interview with Dr. Scott McWilliams (Professor of Wildlife Ecology & Physiology) to summarize the findings of multiple URI studies that have set out to minimize the effects that the Block Island Wind Farm has had on birds and bats.
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