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A large offshore wind project in New England, Revolution Wind, is fully operational
WBUR • • business
Key Points:
- Revolution Wind, a major offshore wind project near Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts, is now fully operational with 65 turbines generating 704 megawatts, enough to power 350,000 homes.
- The project faced significant delays due to national security concerns raised by the Trump administration, but federal courts allowed construction to resume, and environmental advocates remain optimistic about its future.
- Revolution Wind is expected to supply 5% of Connecticut's and 20% of Rhode Island's electricity demand, potentially saving New England ratepayers about $500 million annually by 2028.
- Ørsted, the Danish developer, invested $120 million in port redevelopment and employed over 1,000 union workers for the project, highlighting economic benefits alongside environmental goals.
- Opposition remains from groups like Green Oceans, which cite negative impacts on fishermen and the environment, supporting federal reevaluation of the project's permit.
