Dominion Energy, an offshore wind developer and utility serving Virginia’s “data center alley,” filed suit against the Trump administration this week over its decision to pause federal leases for large offshore wind projects. The move puts a sudden stop to five wind farms already under construction, including Dominion’s Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. The complaint … Read more
Just days after a massive power outage hit San Francisco, the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management announced that a high wind warning in effect till 4 am on Wednesday, December 24, could disrupt power again. The NWS San Francisco CA issued a high wind warning on Tuesday, December 23, valid from 4 pm until … Read more
It’s been a windy December and it’s not done yet. The National Weather Service has a High Wind Watch alert for our area for tomorrow (Wednesday, December 24), 10 am-7 pm. Here’s what forecasters think will happen: * WHAT…East to northeast winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph will suddenly shift … Read more
Two weeks after a judge struck down President Donald Trump’s executive order that blocked offshore wind development, the White House is again pausing leases for five large projects, this time citing concerns over radar interference. “Today’s action addresses emerging national security risks, including the rapid evolution of the relevant adversary technologies, and the vulnerabilities created … Read more