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Construction Completed
Final blades are installed, marking the end of offshore construction.
Blade Failure
A GE Vernova blade breaks, scattering fiberglass on Nantucket beaches.
Biden Approval
The Biden administration signs off on the project, and onshore construction begins.
Federal Delay
The Trump administration holds off on issuing a key environmental impact statement.
Project Submission
Vineyard Wind submits state and federal plans for the offshore wind farm.
Vineyard Wind, the first major U.S. offshore wind farm, has completed construction of its 62-turbine array despite repeated attempts by the Trump administration to halt the project. The 800-megawatt facility is now fully installed, marking a significant milestone for Massachusetts' clean energy goals and the broader domestic offshore wind industry.
Vineyard Wind 1, the first utility-scale offshore wind farm in the United States, has officially commenced power delivery to the New England grid. This milestone arrives as the project faces intensified scrutiny and regulatory threats from the Trump administration, highlighting the growing tension between state-led climate goals and federal energy policy.