This summer, Salem high school student Jessica Valatka got a chance to attend a weeklong summer program where she was introduced to the future of energy generation: offshore wind.
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SAFE Is Hiring
The Offshore Wind (OSW) Fellow will support SAFE’s Outreach & Education efforts to engage with residents, partners, schools, and the city to bring about a just transition as our port is redeveloped.
Wind for Future Generations / Viento para las futura generaciones
Join us October 6, 7 pm, on Zoom Traducción al español disponible. This is our second in a series of free webinars introducing the community to job opportunities related to Salem's port and the coming offshore wind operations and maintenance yard. This one focuses on our students, the professionals who guide them, and community members … Continue reading Wind for Future Generations / Viento para las futura generaciones
Salem Takes Steps to Join State Pilot Program that Could Limit Use of Fossil Fuels in New Buildings
Salem is requesting a home rule petition in order for the city to participate in the state's pilot program.
An Intro to Wind Industry Jobs
September 8 online event offers peak into future careers and jobs sparked by Salem port development.
Avangrid Renewables Lays Out Future of Salem Harbor Wind Port
Watch a video of the February 3 presentation from Avangrid Renewables to learn more about the new wind port in Salem.
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.
Salem Alliance for the Environment 