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SouthCoast Wind Fund Seeks NonProfit Organizations
We are excited to launch The SouthCoast Wind Fund with a distribution of $500,000 to local nonprofits. Administered by the SouthCoast Community Foundation, applications are due October 13th and funds will be awarded in December of this year. Funding will be provided...
Statement from SouthCoast Wind on its pre-filed direct testimony with the Rhode Island Energy Facility Siting Board [Docket No. 2022-02]
Boston and Fall River, MA – June 2, 2023 – SouthCoast Wind, the developer of an offshore wind lease area off the coast of Massachusetts, which has the potential to power more than one million homes and businesses in New England with clean, low-cost energy, today...
SouthCoast Wind Moves Forward with Geotechnical Survey in Wind Lease Area
The Fugro Explorer is mobilizing in the SouthCoast lease area for next ~3 months to conduct geotechnical site investigations. Key Highlights Survey work will help study seabed and soil conditions to advance the project’s engineering and determine the best project...
US Sailing, SouthCoast Wind Announce Partnership
BRISTOL, R.I. (March 8, 2023) – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport of sailing, and SouthCoast Wind, a joint venture of Shell New Energies US LLC and Ocean Winds North America, have announced a partnership in support of sailors and sailing...
Mayflower Wind Changes Name to SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC
New name reflects importance of the SouthCoast—a pivotal region in the transformation to a clean energy future BOSTON and FALL RIVER, MA – February 1, 2023—SouthCoast Wind Energy LLC, a joint venture of Shell New Energies US LLC and Ocean Winds North America, is...
Francis Slingsby Appointed New CEO of Mayflower Wind Energy LLC
Among his goals is to bring the first 1200 MW of the project’s power online Francis Slingsby BOSTON and FALL RIVER, MA – November 10, 2022—Mayflower Wind, a joint venture of Shell New Energies US LLC (Shell) and Ocean Winds North America (Ocean Winds), today announced...
Mayflower Wind Signs MOU with Massachusetts and Rhode Island Building Trades for Offshore Wind Workforce Development
Agreement includes commitment to negotiate three separate construction-related PLAs Partnership will build the next generation of highly skilled offshore wind workers BOSTON and FALL RIVER, MA – September 30, 2022—Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind...
Mayflower Wind Donates $377,000 to Support Social Justice, Inclusion and Historic Preservation Organizations
These new commitments support SouthCoast regional initiatives and includes matching grants from the new SouthCoast Fund at the SouthCoast Community Foundation FALL RIVER, MA – September 22, 2022—Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind energy lease area...
Mayflower Wind launches online project exhibition room
Visitors can learn about the offshore wind project details through interactive displays BOSTON and FALL RIVER, MA – AUGUST 11, 2022 – Mayflower Wind the developer of an offshore wind energy lease area located off the coast of Massachusetts today announced that it...
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Announces New Supply RI Partnership with Mayflower Wind
RHODE ISLAND Executive Office of Commerce 317 Iron Horse Way, Suite 203 Providence, Rhode Island 02908 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE **Thursday, July 28 2022** CONTACT: Jennifer McGee (202) 427-5981 SupplyRI helps connect local suppliers to the needs of larger Rhode...
Mayflower Wind’s Offshore Wind Power Agreements include $120 Million in Economic Development
Upon MA DPU approval of utility contracts, Mayflower Wind’s workforce and supply chain development among other investments to get underway BOSTON and FALL RIVER, MA – MAY 26, 2022 – Mayflower Wind the developer of an offshore wind lease area located off the coast of...
Mayflower Wind to Host Virtual Open House on May 4th
A 3D Virtual Tour of the SouthCoast, MA Project – Bringing Clean Energy from Offshore to Onshore Fall River, MA— April 18, 2022—Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind project located in deep waters far off the coast of Massachusetts, will host a free...
Mayflower Wind to Host Virtual Open House
SouthCoast Economic Development Investments Fall River, MA—January 7, 2022—Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind project located in deep waters far off the coast of Massachusetts will host a free virtual open house on Thursday, January 27 from 6:30 – 7:30...
Mayflower Wind Awarded 400 Megawatts in Massachusetts’ Offshore Wind Energy Procurement
Offshore wind developer’s win will bring workforce, supply chain, and economic development as well as deliver low cost clean energy to thousands of electricity customers BOSTON and FALL RIVER, MA – DECEMBER 17, 2021 – Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind...
U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Opens Public Comment Period on Mayflower Wind’s Offshore Wind Project
Process includes virtual meetings and the opportunity to provide written comments BOSTON AND FALL RIVER, MA – OCTOBER 28, 2021 – Mayflower Wind today announced that the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has taken the major step of announcing its “Notice of...
Mayflower Wind to Devote between $27 Million and $47.5 Million to New SouthCoast Community Foundation Fund
An inclusive and equitable approach is cornerstone of planned fund dedicated to local, offshore wind supply chain, workforce development and training NEW BEDFORD and BOSTON, MA – October 21, 2021 – Mayflower Wind and the SouthCoast Community Foundation today announced...
Mayflower Wind Signs Agreement with Gladding-Hearn for Design/Build of Industry-Leading Hybrid Electric Offshore Wind Crew Transfer Vessel
Somerset, MA firm sees job growth and big opportunity in offshore wind BOSTON AND SOMERSET, MA – OCTOBER 14, 2021 – Mayflower Wind, the developer of a deep water offshore wind project today announced the signing of an agreement with Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding/Duclos...
Mayflower Wind Offers Transformative Jobs, Education and Economic Development Package Tied to Bids for Massachusetts’ Offshore Wind Contracts
Offshore wind developer’s proposal would spur economic revitalization of the South Coast region from Somerset to Buzzards Bay – including transformation of Fall River Waterfront BOSTON and FALL RIVER, MA – SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 – Mayflower Wind, the developer of a deep...
Michael Brown of Mayflower Wind, Honored by Department of Defense for Extraordinary Support of Employee Serving in the Massachusetts National Guard and Reserve
(L to R) Michael Brown, CEO Mayflower Wind, Daniel Hubbard, Lieutenant Commander (sel.), US Coast Guard (Reserve) and General Counsel, Mayflower Wind, and John Pelose. MA ESGR Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of the Department of Defense,...
Cotta Named Supply Chain Manager for Mayflower Wind
Brings deep experience in offshore wind and maritime safety Will Cotta Mayflower Wind today announced that Will Cotta of Cranston, RI has been hired as its Supply Chain Manager. Cotta, who has experience working with the Mass Clean Energy Center and the offshore wind...
National Offshore Wind Institute: Equity in the Offshore Wind Industry
Julia Ren Jackson, an offshore permitting analyst for Mayflower Wind, recently participated in the Equity in the Offshore Wind Industry roundtable discussion, sponsored by Bristol Community College’s National Offshore Wind Institute...
Mayflower Wind and Anbaric Agree To Bring Offshore Wind Ashore at Brayton Point
Supplements Mayflower Wind’s Cape Cod Efforts Somerset, Massachusetts—May 27, 2021— Mayflower Wind and Anbaric Development Partners (Anbaric) today announced that they have signed an agreement for Mayflower Wind to use transmission assets developed by Anbaric to bring...
Mayflower Wind to Kick Off Virtual Open House Series, ‘The Future of Clean Energy is Here’
First event will feature an offshore wind project presentation, updates and Q&A discussion Boston, MA—April 29, 2021—Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind project located over 30 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard and 20 miles south of Nantucket, will...
Mayflower Wind Hires Mashpee Native Kelsey Perry As Community Liaison Officer
Kelsey Perry MARCH 10, 2021 – Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind project to be located over 30 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard and 20 miles south of Nantucket, has named Mashpee native Kelsey Perry as its Community Liaison Officer. Perry brings with...
Mayflower Wind “low cost energy” price anticipated to go even lower due to unique commitment to pass cost savings of federal tax credits to customers
BOSTON, MA – January 8, 2021 – Mayflower Wind, the developer of an offshore wind project located over 30 miles south of Martha’s Vineyard and 20 miles south of Nantucket, today announced that the cost of power to customers from the 804 megawatts (MWs) of offshore wind...
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News & Events for Rhode Island
We are looking forward to meeting you! SouthCoast Wind has been out and about collaborating with many local Rhode Island communities and has established partnerships with Roger Williams University, Clean Ocean Access, U.S. Sailing, Portsmouth Little League, and the...
Project News – June
In this Issue: SouthCoast SouthCoast Project Virtual TourMeeting our Neighbors at the SouthCoast Open Air Market“Winds of Change” Documentary PremiereCelebrating with SouthCoast Community FoundationHabitat for Humanity Volunteer Day Falmouth Public Forum June 8th2022...
Project News – March
In this Issue: SouthCoast Wind 1 Virtual Open House on SouthCoast Economic Development Investments Benthic Survey Campaign Underway Falmouth Connection Virtual Tour of the Falmouth Project Rep. Fernandes Advances Community Aggregation for Cape & Islands March 24...
Project News and Thanksgiving Wishes
In this Issue: Thanksgiving Wishes to our Supporters, Partners, Customers, and Contractors First Office Hours Launched with Suppliers Talking Offshore Wind Farm Design and Cable Routing with IEEE Ocean Engineering Society U.S. BOEM Scoping Period Marks Key Permitting...
Project News – November
In this issue: US BOEM Opens Public Comment Period Nov. 1 Building SouthCoast Workforce and Supply Chain Opportunities with The SouthCoast Fund Gladding-Hearn of Somerset, MA to Design & Build Industry-Leading Vessel for Mayflower Wind Storm forces Cancellation of...
Project News – October
In this Issue: Transformative Jobs, Education, and Economic Development Package Tied to Massachusetts’ Offshore Wind Bids Talking About Industry Careers with Mass Maritime Cadets Support Energy Efficient Homes with Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Gearing Up for...
Project News – September
In this Issue: Falmouth Road Race Runs to Another Successful Finish We’re Off Again at the Mayflower Wind Cape Cod Marathon Passive House Groundbreaking with Buzzards Bay Habitat for Humanity Summer G&G Surveys Continue Data Collection Falmouth Road Race Runs to...
Project News – July
In this issue: 2021 Survey Campaign Underway Falmouth Road Race Countdown Interviews with the Crew: Q&A with Mayflower Staff Real Time Metocean Data Available 2021 Survey Campaign Underway Geophysical and geotechnical (G&G) surveys that provide key data about...
Project News – June
In this issue: Mayflower Wind to Bring Offshore Wind Ashore at Brayton Point G&G Surveys Ongoing Mayflower Wind is Social! Real Time Metocean Data Available Mayflower Wind to Bring Offshore Wind Ashore at Brayton Point Supplements Cape Cod Efforts On May 27, 2021,...
Project News – April
In this issue: 2021 G&G Survey Campaign Underway Outreach Notes Interviews with the Crew: Q&A with Mayflower Staff Mayflower Wind In the News Real Time Metocean Data Available 2021 G&G Survey Campaign Underway Robust, science-driven decision making is...
Project News – February
In this issue: Virtual Town Hall Gathers Falmouth Input Geotechnical Surveys Conducted at Potential Landing Sites Outreach Notes Interviews with the Crew: Q&A with Mayflower Staff Mayflower Wind in the News News from Our Sponsors Virtual Town Hall Gathers Falmouth...
Project News – Week of January 18
Cost of Power from Mayflower Wind Project to Drop Even Lower The cost of power of the 804 megawatts of offshore wind energy to be generated by the Mayflower Wind Project is on track to drop even lower because of recent changes in federal tax law. This price reduction...
Project News – Week of November 16
In this issue, we’ll update you on: Ocean Winds Now Behind Mayflower Massachusetts Approves Offshore Wind Energy Contracts 2020 Geophysical & Geotechnical Surveys Demobilized 2019-2020 Aerial Surveys Completed Ocean Winds Now Behind Mayflower EDP Renewables and...
Project News – Week of August 17
In this issue, we’ll update you on: Mayflower Wind Signs Lease Agreement for New Bedford Marine Terminal Massachusetts Awards $1.3 million for Offshore Wind Workforce Training Programs Summer Benthic Survey Gets Under WayNews from the Sponsors Mayflower Wind Signs...
Project News – Week of August 3
In this issue, we’ll update you on: Geophysical & Geotechnical Survey Campaign Progress Port Hours and Fisheries Outreach Free COVID-19 Testing for Fishermen at Port of New Bedford Virtual State of City Event with New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell News from the...
Project News – Week of July 13
In this issue, we’ll update you on: Mayflower Wind CEO Transition Fisheries Port Hours Geotechnical Survey Vessels Launch Joint Statement on Vineyard Wind Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement We encourage your questions, comments, and feedback. Email us at...
Site Characterization Surveys Under Way; Site Assessment Plan Approved; Fisheries Liaison Onboard
In this issue, we’ll update you on Mayflower Wind’s site characterization surveys and site assessment plan, as well as introduce Joel Southall, our new Fisheries Liaison Officer. Site Characterization Surveys Under Way Launched on April 25, geophysical site surveys...
Mayflower Wind Moves Ahead: Survey Vessels Launch from New Bedford
Mayflower Wind continues to make progress in developing its offshore lease area with the launch of a geophysical site survey on April 25th. In addition, Mayflower Wind anticipates the launch of a geotechnical survey in early summer. The geophysical and geotechnical...
Event Recordings
April 20, 2023 Somerset Open House
SouthCoast Wind hosted an open house for Somerset, MA and neighboring communities. Information about their SouthCoast Project from the offshore wind lease area, export cable route, converter station and grid connection at Brayton Point to...
MEPA ENF Public Consultation
SouthCoast Wind participated in a Public Consultation Session with the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act Office (MEPA) regarding the Environmental Notification Form for SouthCoast Wind 1 located in Somerset, MA. An overview of the...
August 16 Virtual Community Forum
View the presentation slides: August 16 Open House Presentation PDF Portsmouth Community ForumSouthCoast Wind 1 The Future of Clean Energy is Here Open House Series Aired on Zoom: Tuesday, August 16, 2022 SouthCoast Wind, the developer of...
May 4 Virtual Open House
View the presentation slides: May 4 Open House Presentation PDF The Future of Clean Energy is HereOpen House Series Virtual Tour of the SouthCoast Wind 1 Wednesday, May 4, 20226:30 – 7:30 PMZoom Live Event SouthCoast Wind...
March 3 Virtual Open House
Virtual Open House: A Virtual Tour of the Falmouth, Massachusetts Project, 3/3/22 The Future of Clean Energy is Here Open House Series A Virtual Tour of the Falmouth, Massachusetts Project The event featured an animated 3D virtual tour of...
January 27 Virtual Open House
Virtual Open House: SouthCoast Economic Development Investments, 1/27/22 View the presentation slides: January 27 Open House Presentation PDF In this virtual event SouthCoast Wind provided information about its project and presented its...
May 18 Virtual Open House
Virtual Open House: The Future of Clean Energy is Here: Aired Tuesday, 5/18/21 https://youtu.be/4XvUN2O6TpY View the presentation slides: May 18 Open House Presentation PDF In this event, SouthCoast Wind presented the latest news on our efforts to bring clean energy...
Feb 10 Virtual Town Hall with Representatives Dylan Fernandes and David Vieira
Full Version of the Virtual Town Hall with SouthCoast Wind and Falmouth, MA Residents and State Representatives. Wednesday, February 10, 20216:30 PM – 8:00 PM Join Representatives Dylan Fernandes and David Vieira as SouthCoast Wind...
Events
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
September 8, 2023
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
September 7, 2023
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
August 4, 2023
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
August 3, 2023
Portsmouth Community Drop-In Session
July 25, 2023
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
July 14, 2023
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
July 13, 2023
Town of Swansea Brayton Point Informational Session
July 12, 2023
Somerset Drop-in Session
June 27, 2023
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
May 5, 2023
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
May 4, 2023
April 20 Open House
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Somerset, MA
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
March 2, 2023
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
February 10, 2023
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
December 9, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
December 8, 2022
Rhode Island Drop-in Sessions
December 6 & 7, 2022
Protected Species Observer Training Program
Dates: To be scheduled
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
November 4, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
November 3, 2022
Port Hours – Gloucester
September 28, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
September 9, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
September 8, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
August 5, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
August 4, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
July 8, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
July 7, 2022
Protected Species Observer Training Program
June 12 – June 21, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
May 6, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
May 5, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
April 5, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
March 30, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
March 4, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
March 3, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
February 11, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
February 10, 2022
Monthly Port Hours – Narragansett
Canceled due to impending weather.
Monthly Port Hours – New Bedford
January 6, 2022
Mayflower Wind Cape Cod Marathon
October 30 – 31, 2021
Falmouth, MA
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Career Fair
September 30, 2021
Buzzards Bay, MA
Mayflower Wind Supports the Buzzards Bay Area Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Ceremony
September 10, 2021
Dartmouth, MA
Falmouth Road Race & Health & Fitness Expo
August 13 – 15, 2021
Falmouth, MA