For years, opponents of wind energy development have argued that the projects lead to a decrease in property values, despite the companies proposing the projects saying there was almost no evidence to support such claims.
Two steam turbines at the Ninemile Point power plant emit more carbon dioxide than any gas-fired units in America, according to an E&E News review of federal emissions data. But neither would need to reduce emissions under EPA’s draft rule to limit pollution from power plants.
More than 20 offshore wind projects are proposed for the East Coast. Developers predict that the nascent industry could see explosive growth as states and utilities try to meet their climate goals.
