The commonwealth announced Wednesday that Mayflower Wind was picked to supply 804 megawatts of offshore energy. A joint venture between Shell New Energies and EDPR Offshore, Mayflower Wind won an offshore lease on Dec. 14. The energy from a proposed wind farm at that lease site will be enough to power half a million Massachusetts homes, according to a Mayflower Wind release.
“With today’s announcement of additional, cost-effective offshore wind energy, the commonwealth continues to be a national leader in this industry,” Governor Charlie Baker said through a press release. “Offshore wind is an important component of our administration’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and provide affordable energy options, and we look forward to continuing to develop the commonwealth’s emerging offshore wind industry in a sustainable manner that benefits all residents.”
“The Mayflower Wind Project 2 804 MW Low Cost Energy bid was selected for contract negotiations based on criteria established under a request for proposal (RFP) including a proposed timetable and method of solicitation previously subject to public comment, and reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Utilities,” the release further states.
In a Mayflower Wind statement, the company anticipates a $3.7 billion electricity rate reduction over the term of its contract, the “elimination of 1.7 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions annually,” and the creation of “up to 10,000 jobs in Massachusetts, including both offshore jobs and onshore opportunities.”
The company anticipates a $3.7 billion electricity rate reduction over the term of its contract-absolute nonsense from someone who knows– our electric rates will be approaching 25 cents per KWH if this Governour has his way !!!!!!
Nuclear is the best way to reduce emissions (because there are none). The public is remains clueless about renewable resources. Why?Politicians can manufacture their own stories while scientists stick to dry and boring facts.
These companies need to run a cable directly to our island, or we should not support them. The only thing offshore wind currently offers MV is a “green fee” on every electric bill – and we won’t even be powered by renewable energy.
Digging deeper, there is also an illusion that we have a say about renewable energy. It wouldn’t make sense to have a Bureau of Ocean Energy Management without the wind farms, would it?
Every scientific fact pertaining to offshore wind tells us this is a horrible decision. These concepts are easy enough for children to grasp. It certainly doesn’t say much for our politicians, or anyone falling for their misinformation.
The power industry in MA already employs enough people to sustain the power grid. It’s not realistic to create 10,000 jobs unless it includes dismantling others. It’s not like we’re going to have an additional 10,000 people commuting out to the wind farms every day.