The five-turbine wind farm near Block Island, Rhode Island will generate enough power for about 17,000 homes when it begins operations this fall.
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At latest town hall, LePage speaks against Moosehead region wind, solar projects
LePage told a crowd Wednesday that the region isn’t the right place for wind and solar power.
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Risky choices paying off for UMaine’s wind project
Using unconventional materials and real-world testing, a university-led consortium is poised to become a global leader in offshore turbines.
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Republican states benefiting from shift to wind and solar energy
Leading the way in new wind projects are Republican strongholds Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, home to some of the leading critics of climate science and renewable energy incentives in Congress.
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New wind turbine rule would allow thousands more eagle deaths
Companies could kill or injure up to 4,200 bald eagles a year without penalty.
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Alan Caron: It’s time to act on climate change
A northern New England loon’s malaria death should spur Maine to once again prioritize investing in clean energy.
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After wind proposal, Temple buys time with a moratorium
Industrial development will be kept out for six months as the town develops a comprehensive plan.