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New Jersey Power Company Goes Carbon-Free

PSEG, the largest and oldest power company in New Jersey, pledges to completely eliminate its carbon emissions by 2050.

August 1, 2019 - CNN

Foundations for First U.S. Offshore Wind Power Towed to Construction Site

Last week the foundations for five wind turbines were towed into place off Block Island, 13 miles east of Rhode Island in the Atlantic Ocean. Scheduled to go online in 2016, they will be the first offshore wind turbines in the United States.

July 29, 2015 - The New York Times - Business Day

First U.S. Off-Shore Wind Project Breaks Ground

A ceremonial groundbreaking kicked off what will become the country's first off-shore wind project near Block Island in Rhode Island.

April 28, 2015 - Providence Journal

Study: NY State Could Be Powered Entirely by Renewables by 2030

Experts say the switch to renewables has more to do with political will and market forces than available technologies.

April 10, 2013 - Huffington Post

Off-shore Wind Energy: Bogged Down in Regulations

Creating a centralized authority for approving infrastructure projects can help the U.S. to meet environmental goals, experts say.

February 25, 2013 - Huffington Post

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