People for Offshore Wind Energy Resources

09/25/2026

As the new Co-Facilitators of POWER, we would like to share how excited we are to continue the great work of Peggy Schultz!

Back in May we celebrated Peggy as she moved on to the Windy City and, as new co-facilitators, Mark and I are eager to build upon what she has created. Keep an eye out for more opportunities to learn about offshore wind and how responsible development can be the key to tackling the climate crisis and transitioning to a cleaner, greener economy!

Your Biggest Fans,
Marissa + Mark

09/25/2026

Back in August, a federal judge ruled that the Trump Administration must resume vertical height clearances for offshore wind. We are now at the end of September, and that process still hasn't started.

Learn More:
https://heatmap.news/plus/the-fight/spotlight/wind-freeze-defense
https://stateline.org/2026/08/07/judge-orders-pentagon-to-resume-wind-energy-project-reviews/

The administration told a federal court that it has a “new analytical methodology,” hence the continued delays.

07/29/2026

Read what Uruguay has done about renewable energy. They make it clear that dealing with climate change requires a spirit of cooperation and clear, objective thought.

Uruguay bet big on renewables and pulled off a genuine energy transformation. Other nations might learn from Uruguay’s success.

06/17/2026

$765 million in taxpayer money goes to another offshore wind developer to pay for 4 leases

The deal with developer Invenergy includes a commitment to build geothermal generation in addition to natural gas.

06/17/2026

A huge win for wind! Thanks, AG Jennings, and all who challenged the loss of wind permitting.

Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 18 attorneys general yesterday celebrated the dismissal of the Trump Administration’s appeal of their victory in a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s order to freeze all federal permitting for wind energy projects. “This result is a ...

06/17/2026

Delaware and 8 other states, plus D.C., plan for offshore wind transmission. We're moving!!!

Three reports published Monday lay out recommendations for development of an offshore transmission system and highlight the potential for high voltage direct current technology.

06/17/2026

Delaware and 8 other states, plus D.C., plan for an offshore wind transmission system.

Three reports published Monday lay out recommendations for development of an offshore transmission system and highlight the potential for high voltage direct current technology.

06/17/2026

https://baytobaynews.com/stories/mcclenton-and-nardone-can-we-afford-to-wait-for-offshore-wind,325535?fbclid=IwY2xjawSe9etleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe5Qu87nG2UuBHJptwrq7Ewj6nermyD58gGRYAwFAGYJn2nJnLU7xoeV5u5fU_aem_AKqa2S1r275xhJxQf1bkDQ

Buffeted by storms on all sides, the advancement of offshore wind energy has not had smooth sailing these past couple years. As we celebrate Global Wind Day on Monday, June 15, however, we can look back on one recent storm that makes a strong case for its benefits.

05/30/2026

Anti-wind forces bring in whales to help fight offshore wind. Meanwhile, climate change leads to right whale food shortages. .
https://www.wboc.com/news/offshore-wind-at-center-of-new-right-whale-protection-lawsuit/article_ce1acd46-6029-46a3-8689-6f0bee710534.html?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=%F0%9F%8F%A2%20DSU%20dorms%20eyed%20for%20Dover%20homeless%20shelter%3B%20Refinery%20to%20emit%20pollution&utm_campaign=5%207%2026%20Newsletter%20%20%28Copy%29

05/29/2026

The power of zoning belongs to the state.

A major offshore wind project cleared a major hurdle when the Delaware Supreme Court upheld a state law overriding a county permit denial.