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Climatologist Explains Offshore Wind’s Epic Fail
« on: August 27, 2025, 10:00:48 am »
Climatologist Explains Offshore Wind’s Epic Fail
Feds pull plug on 'green energy' revolution amid security fears.

by Dr. Matthew Wielicki  August 26, 2025, 1:04 PM in Energy, Money & Finance, News and Opinion, Science 
Offshore wind's ugly horizon
What happened this week

This week, the federal government slammed the brakes on the nearly completed Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island and Connecticut, citing vague ‘national security concerns’. [some emphasis, links added]


With 45 of 65 turbines already piercing the ocean floor and the developer boasting 80% completion, this sudden stand-down may signify deeper issues… or is it just another sign that offshore wind’s house of cards is collapsing?


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What Revolution Wind actually is
Revolution Wind, Ørsted’s bloated offshore brainchild, lurks 15 miles south of Rhode Island’s coast, poised to feed power to Rhode Island and Connecticut. Up to 65 turbines and two substations promise 700 MW… enough for 350,000 homes, they claim.

But let’s cut the spin: Connecticut grabs 300 MW, Rhode Island 400 MW, all at a locked-in 9.8 cents/kWh for 20 years… cheaper than New England’s retail average? Sure, but only if you ignore the massive subsidies propping it up.

https://climatechangedispatch.com/climatologist-offshore-wind-fail/
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Re: Climatologist Explains Offshore Wind’s Epic Fail
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2025, 12:20:26 pm »
In contrast: Without subsidy, residential rates in ND are between 8 and 11 cents per KWH. Yes, we do have wind power, (about 33% if the electricity generated comes from wind), but we also generate roughly double what our state uses; the surplus is sold on the grid out of state (some even to Canada).
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