Tag Archives: Wind Energy

Developing Offshore Wind Energy in California Requires Expertise with Numerous Coastal Stakeholders

Nicole Flewellen

California is a prime location for offshore wind development for two reasons: first, it has some of the strongest and steadiest wind anywhere in the world and second, there is high demand for renewable energy in the California Independent Systems Operator (CAISO) market. In addition, technological advances for floating offshore wind turbines make the depths

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Eagles and Wind Turbines: What USFWS Guidelines Mean for Wind Energy Projects

Dudek Team

In response to increasing wind energy development in the United States, particularly California and its bordering states, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has released for public comment various guidelines on how to assess and mitigate potential adverse effects of wind turbines on wildlife resources. Particular emphasis has been placed on addressing the potential

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