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ISO should call for offshore wind transmission discussion

ISO should call for offshore wind transmission discussion

The deadline for beginning the debate is now

By Edward N. Krapels Electricity, Energy 0 Comments Jan 14, 2019

NEW ENGLAND is in the midst of an energy sea change. Brought about by the people of the region acting through their elected officials, states in the region have passed legislation directing the procurement of large sources of renewable energy, including up to 3,200 megawatts of offshore wind in Massachusetts. The federal government is a(...)

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