Vineyard Wind
Coverage of Vineyard Wind in the Nexus archive.
- Here’s how offshore wind helped New England beat record heat
Offshore wind farms in New England provided significant electricity during a recent heatwave, reducing reliance on oil-burning peaker plants. Data shows oil generation during peak demand dropped over a gigawatt compared to a similar event in 2025, with offshore wind and hydropower from Canada playing key roles. The 806-MW Vineyard Wind project and rooftop solar also contributed to easing demand.
- In New Bedford, Healey celebrates completion of Vineyard Wind project as the company faces financial disputes
Vineyard Wind 1, the first U.S. commercial-scale offshore wind project, is operational but not at full capacity. The project faces financial disputes with turbine supplier GE Vernova and landlord BP Hancock LLC over unpaid sums, while Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey celebrated its completion in New Bedford, emphasizing job creation and environmental benefits.
- Two-week pause of Canadian hydropower exposes frailty of Mass. plan to wean off natural gas
Massachusetts faces energy challenges as the New England Clean Energy Connect (NECEC) hydropower transmission line from Canada experienced a two-week technical outage, and the Vineyard Wind project is operating below half its capacity due to litigation with GE Vernova. These issues coincide with rising summer electricity demand and increased reliance on natural gas.