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The Weekly Wind Down: Gridlock & Growing Electricity Demand U.S.

🔌 The Weekly Wind Down: Gridlock & Growing Electricity Demand ⚡ States are the true battleground for grid/transmission upgrades & offshore wind. 🌬️

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The Weekly Wind Down: Developers Navigating "Countless Headwinds" In last week’s Weekly Wind Down, we saw how the President’s post-inauguration orders sent shockwaves through the offshore wind industry, with ripple effects at the federal, state, and local levels. Ea...

In last week's "Wind Down" we saw how the President’s post-inauguration orders trickled into states & communities, emboldening opposition and challenging state commitments. This week, dive into the industry’s resilience amid mounting pressures. Developers are clutching the small wins. ⚡️🌊 #EnergySky

The Weekly Wind Down: Post Inauguration Orders Trickle Into States & Communities Plugged Into US Offshore Wind tracks how political dynamics shape the progression of the U.S.

🚨 Excited to launch The Weekly Wind Down! 🚨

Tracking how industry progresses under the new administration. The first edition dives into key federal/state/local updates, industry news...post-inauguration, with a focus on real developments, not just the sensational stuff. 🌊⚡

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Supporters to a fault? With Inauguration Day around the corner and Donald Trump preparing for his second term, the U.S.

With Trump’s second term approaching, governors like Maine’s Janet Mills ( #MaineWontWait ) & Massachusetts’ Maura Healey ( #MassLeadsAct ) are going long on offshore wind. Can their states sustain progress under shifting federal policies, or are they “Supporters to a Fault”? #energysky

I think there’s a little pod of Republican conservatives that are sort of allies and see the value and potential impact.

I try to see the silver lining and stay optimistic as well

No Single Resource Solves It All: Diversity > Overreliance I recently stumbled on the concept of capacity accreditation while listening to an interview with Rana Mukerji, SVP of Market Structures at the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), on their P...

#OffshoreWind is key to a balanced grid, even under an administration vocally opposed to it. A key message from Rana Mukerji, #NYISO SVP of Market Structures: no single resource can meet all the grid's needs. A reliable, cost-effective grid depends on resource diversity. #EnergyTransition

Took the words right out of my mouth. Same tone and all

This is literally every offshore wind project. Every single one.

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Can Support for Clean Energy Withstand Changing Political Winds? With billions in investment flowing to GOP districts, Donald Trump’s plans to repeal clean energy tax credits face Republican resistance. In an e360 interview, political scientist Leah Stokes, who hel...

I spoke with the great @leahstokes.bsky.social about what Trump 2.0 means for clean energy: e360.yale.edu/features/lea...

If Youngkin’s main concern is really hidden & increasing costs for Virginians, re-engagement w/ RGGI might offer a chance to reinvest quarterly auction proceeds into programs that address just that, while aligning with his “all-American, all of the above” energy policy—we love a rebrand. #energysky

A Pragmatist at Work: Youngkin’s Energy Strategy & RGGI With RGGI upheld, Governor Youngkin has a renewed opportunity to shape Virginia’s clean energy future.

With Virginia's #RGGI participation upheld by the courts, Governor Glenn Youngkin now has a chance to lean into the program—using auction proceeds to push OSW while keeping costs in check for consumers, per his 2022 Energy Plan. #RenewableEnergy #EnergySky #EnergyPolicy

Look to the states for small wins over the next few years

Conservative clean energy supporters downplay Trump rhetoric | Energy News Network Conservatives for Clean Energy attendees were unalarmed about the potential impact of a second Trump term on clean energy progress.

“Governing is different than campaigning” - Mark Fleming, Conservatives for Clean Energy

NYISO announced Nov. 21 that it has published the final, approved version of the 2024 Reliability Needs Assessment, which identifies a reliability need in New York City beginning in 2033. #energysky🔌💡

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Yup. The climate victories are still occasionally happening, but they're happening quietly and at the state level.

In my analysis of governors' roles in OSW, I call Youngkin a 'Pragmatist.' He sees OSW and other low-or-no-carbon-emitting energies as key to VA’s future in a diversified strategy. His RGGI withdrawal? Cautious—maybe even overprotective of VA consumer costs—but worth considering in any critique.

“Drill baby, drill” might just be another Trump hyperbole.

Wondering what other big promises he’s made publicly, but then ended up just doing what made sense economically…

Regardless, the risk would make any small company would be hesitant to enter or expand in the U.S. right now

Supporters, Pragmatists & Skeptics: Governors Shaping Offshore Wind’s Future The U.S. offshore wind industry stands at a pivotal moment, with over 4,000 MW of capacity under construction (U.S. Offshore Wind Quarterly…

State leadership is crucial to offshore wind’s future. After reviewing the actions & statements of 16 governors, I’ve categorized them as Supporters, Pragmatists, & Skeptics to predict the path forward 😮‍💨 #OffshoreWind #RenewableEnergy #Trump

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I planned to do the SAME thing for one of my future articles, but also include conservative governor’s that might be pro-renewables 😮😮

Definitely clicking

Offshore Wind’s Political Journey: Obama Sets the Stage, Trump Advances, Biden Accelerates The progress made during Trump’s first term is a good reminder that industry evolution doesn’t always match political rhetoric.

Donald Trump's policies on offshore wind weren't as anti-renewables as his rhetoric. His administration helped the industry grow with actions like streamlining leasing and auction processes. Tell me if I'm making this up 🤔: medium.com/@PluggedInto... #OffshoreWind #EnergyPolicy #CleanEnergy

'Donald Trump will re-inherit the offshore wind success story he kickstarted' OPINION | From jobs to energy independence, the offshore wind industry's contribution to America justifies continued investment, argues Liz Burdock

U.S. #offshorewind development maybe have been amplified during the Biden era, but its forgotten that the seeds of progress were planted during the first #Trump administration.