The city of Salem, MA is taking a historic step towards a clean energy future in the shape of a wind turbine marshalling yard that is currently being developed by Crowley Wind Services. Fittingly, this clean energy project, known as the Salem Offshore Wind Terminal (SOWT,) will be around the Salem Harbor power station in a vacant area that was once occupied by a local coal power plant. The newly created yard will function as a space where offshore wind turbine parts can be stored, assembled, ... Read more
A recent groundbreaking of the new Bitcoin facility in Ellendale, North Dakota, marks a significant milestone in the region's technological and economic landscape. This state-of-the-art 180MW cryptomining data center is set to harness the abundant renewable energy from nearby wind power sources, positioning Ellendale as a key player in the future of high-performance computing and blockchain technology.
The facility not only promises to boost local employment but also under ... Read more
In 2024, Irby Construction Company (Irby) undertook a significant transmission pole replacement project in Fort Pierce, FL. Irby is well-known for its expertise in transmission line construction, handling projects of various configurations, voltages, and terrains. Replacing approximately 150 poles, this extensive effort was part of their ongoing commitment to upgrading and maintaining the reliability of the power infrastructure in the area. The transmission pole replacement project took ap ... Read more
Imagine a future where New York's skyline is not only defined by its towering skyscrapers but also by the majestic wind turbines harnessing the power of the Atlantic Ocean. The Empire Wind 1 project, spearheaded by Equinor, is set to become a landmark in New York's renewable energy landscape. Located 15-30 miles southeast of Long Island, this ambitious offshore wind initiative spans 80,000 acres (about half the area of Austin, Texas) and will feature up to 130 wind turbines. Once compl ... Read more
The future of clean energy in the New York region looks very promising. Consolidated Edison Inc, (Con Edison), one of the world's largest energy delivery systems, is building the Brooklyn Clean Energy Hub. This "Hub" will be a transmission substation that will strengthen New York's power grid. Once completed, it will help them meet the region's growing demand for electricity and serve as a gateway for offshore wind power. Con Edison has served New York for 200 years and has a record o ... Read more
Located 27 miles off the shore of Virginia Beach, local utility company Dominion Energy is in the next phase of constructing a wind farm to provide service to thousands of Americans. Once fully built, the wind farm will power an estimated 660 thousand homes and will support up to nearly 1,100 jobs! This type of energy provider will avoid as much as 5 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually -- the equivalent of planting more than 80 million trees. The wind farm will be stationed o ... Read more
The first utility-scale offshore wind project for Rhode Island is underway to bring clean energy to its citizens. Just off the shore of Kingstown, RI, Revolution Wind is constructing wind turbines to provide energy to Rhode Island and surrounding communities. Once complete, the 704-megawatt wind farm will deliver 400 megawatts of clean, affordable offshore wind power to Rhode Island and 304 megawatts to Connecticut, powering more than 350,000 homes across the two states, helping them re ... Read more
Drilling Towards a Renewable Revolution
Non-Road Diesel Engine for Decarbonizing Road Use
Editor: Debbie Reaney
According to researchers, the world is creeping up on its carbon budget. Over the past decade, about 54 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) has been emitted into the atmosphere; 85% of that amount is a result from burning fossil fuels in ways like heating our homes and running our vehicles. To help buy some time on the carbon clock, a joint ... Read more
America Takes a Step Toward Self Sufficiency
Louisiana LNG Project Promotes Independent Clean Energy
Editor: Debbie Reaney
Between 2020 and 2022, national liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices soared by 400%. Factors that have contributed to the significant increase include international conflicts, maxed-out pipeline capacities, and COVID-19 pandemic-related labor shortages. Nonetheless, the global demand for clean energy continues to rise and has no plans to slow down soon ... Read more