The governor rejected a bill requiring a project labor agreement in the state’s contract with offshore wind developers. Now, she is said to support a similar proposal that drops the term ‘PLA.’
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Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Maine Governor Opposes Labor Standards for Offshore Wind Energy
Labor groups fear offshore wind could go the same way as solar: low wages and temp workers.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Vineyard Wind Blows In
America’s first major offshore wind project is a triumph for clean energy and a stark reminder that the U.S. is way behind in combating the climate crisis.
Posted inClimate of Opportunity
The Promise of Offshore Wind
We can create good jobs and clean, cheap power by bringing back production as well as accelerating installation.
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
The World Wants the U.S. to Get Serious on Climate
Trump slowed, but did not stop, America’s grappling with the climate crisis. Under Biden, can the nation catch up with the rest of the developed world?
Posted inGreen New Deal
The Technical Path to Zero Carbon
It’s a lot closer than many skeptics think.
Posted inHousing and Transportation
Catching a Breeze
America’s belated push to develop offshore wind energy
Posted inEnergy and the Environment
Oil Battles Wind on the Great Plains
The wind industry’s rising success in Oklahoma has kicked off a high-dollar lobbying fight by fossil fuels executives determined to regain ground.
