Date of publication: 08/13/2017.
We commend Governor Baker, Massachusetts legislators, and other policymakers for their support of offshore wind energy in the state. This brief white paper is focused on the opportunity to lower offshore wind costs to ratepayers through smart planning, construction and operation of offshore wind transmission interconnection facilities. Our working group concluded that a holistic approach to transmission will deliver offshore wind at a lower cost and benefit ratepayers with synergies that will make the grid stronger and more resilient. Read more>>