Watch a video of the February 3 presentation from Avangrid Renewables to learn more about the new wind port in Salem.
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Salem’s Off-Shore Wind Project
SAFE hosts February 3 Community Forum with Avangrid Renewables CEO Bill White.
Mass Clean Energy Announces Winners of State Procurement Bids for Supplying Off-Shore Wind
SAFE congratulates Vineyard Wind on their successful procurement bids for providing 1200 MW of clean, renewable off-shore wind power for the state of Massachusetts. With this announcement, SAFE looks forward to working with the city of Salem, Crowley Marine, and Vineyard Wind as they build out the Salem port to become the state’s second major off-shore wind hub.
Massachusetts Legislature Considers the Future of Heat
SAFE testifies in support of heating commercial and residential buildings with geo-thermal microgrids (H.3298/S.2148).
A better way to heat our homes
Representatives Cynthia Creem and Lori Ehrlich explain why the "Future of Heat" bill is the best path forward for home heating in a Boston Globe op ed.
SAFE Turns 20!
Help us celebrate SAFE's 20th anniversary!
Off-shore wind industry coming to Salem
Pat Gozemba, co-chair of SAFE, addresses the crowd gathered to hear the announcement of a public-private partnership to make Salem the next major offshore wind port in Massachusetts. On Salem's Blaney Street wharf, state and city officials gathered Thursday morning, September 30, with leaders of Vineyard Wind and Crowley Maritime to announce a public-private partnership … Continue reading Off-shore wind industry coming to Salem
State Considers $100 Million Proposal for Port Development
On September 9, the Massachusetts Legislature's Joint Committee on Ways and Means took up House Bill 3922, a proposal on how to disburse federal funding allocated to Massachusetts through the American Rescue Plan. Governor Baker proposed that $100 million of the funding go to port redevelopment in three communities: Salem, New Bedford, and Somerset.
Mayor Kim Driscoll Discusses Bringing the Off-Shore Wind Industry to Salem
On September 2, SAFE sponsored a presentation by Mayor Driscoll, in which she discussed the growing interest among wind energy developers in acquiring the undeveloped Footprint property on Salem Harbor.
Monthly Meeting: Mayor Kim Driscoll on Offshore Wind and Salem
Mayor Driscoll will provide an update on steps the city is taking to bring the off-shore wind industry to Salem. September 2, 2021. 7 pm. ZOOM
Salem Alliance for the Environment 