First Major U.S. Offshore Wind Farm Set To Be Built Off Martha’s Vineyard

BOSTON (CBS) – In the world of wind, there are gentle breezes and full-fledged gales. A project developing south of Martha’s Vineyard is the latter. After years upon years of exploring and attempting to tap New England’s potent offshore wind, Vineyard Wind is one federal permit away from building the first commercial-scale offshore wind farm in the United States.
Lars Pedersen, CEO of Vineyard Wind, calls our offshore region, “the Saudi Arabia of offshore wind” beca