New England
WBUR: New England’s Electric Power Grid Is Undergoing A Transformation
Posted OnJune 4, 2019 byAnbaric Development Partners announced plans to convert part of the 300-acre site to a renewable energy center, connecting the old coal plant’s electric substation on land to a new generation of generators — offshore wind turbines that will be built along the region’s coastline.Read More
Press Release: Baker Administration Endorses Study of Independent, Shared Transmission for Massachusetts’ Offshore Wind Industry
Posted OnMay 31, 2019 byIn a report published by the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER), the body recommends that the state evaluate whether to conduct in 2020, an independent solicitation for offshore wind transmission infrastructure, separate from generation.Read More
Press Release: CDC, Anbaric sign agreement for $650M renewable energy investment at Brayton Point
Posted OnMay 13, 2019 byCommercial Development Company, Inc. (CDC)’s Brayton Point LLC and Anbaric made an agreement to launch the Anbaric Renewable Energy Center at the CDC’s Brayton Point Commerce Center in Somerset, Mass. The agreement builds upon CDC’s vision to transform the former coal-fired power plant site into a world-class logistics port, manufacturing hub and support center for the offshore wind energy sector.Read More
CommonWealth Magazine: It’s Time For Power Grid To Look At Benefits Of Offshore Wind
Posted OnApril 15, 2019 byAn op-ed by Ed Krapels, the Former CEO of Anbaric, regarding the development of offshore wind in the New England region.Read More
Press Release: Anbaric Requests Economic Study from ISO New England to Examine the Impacts of 8,000 to 12,000 MW of Offshore Wind
Posted OnApril 4, 2019 byAnbaric announced that it has submitted an Economic Study request to examine the impacts of 8,000, 10,000 and 12,000-MW of offshore wind on energy prices, air emissions and fuel security.Read More
Press Release: Anbaric Files to Connect 1200MW Of Offshore Wind to Brayton Point
Posted OnMarch 18, 2019 byAnbaric announced that it has filed with ISO-New England for a 1200MW high voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnection to a substation located at Brayton Point in Somerset, Mass.Read More
CommonWealth Magazine: ISO Should Call For Offshore Wind Transmission Discussion
Posted OnJanuary 14, 2019 byAn op-ed by Ed Krapels, the Former CEO of Anbaric, calling for ISO New England to launch a public comment period in which stakeholders can comment on whether a public policy process for offshore wind is useful.Read More
Press Release: Strong BOEM lease bidding underscores offshore wind potential, transmission infrastructure needs
Posted OnDecember 14, 2018 byThe Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) concluded an auction for three new lease areas that together could easily double Massachusetts’ wind procurement target of 1,600-MW, drawing international interest and record pricing.Read More
CommonWealth Magazine: Let’s Encourage Offshore Wind Competition
Posted OnNovember 16, 2018 byIn an op-ed by Anbaric’s Stephan Conant, he calls on the Department of Interior’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to allow for more eligible bidders which will maximize competition and drive prices low for consumers.Read More
Commonwealth Magazine: We need more, not less, competition for offshore wind
Posted OnOctober 12, 2018 byAn op-ed by Ed Krapels, the Former CEO of Anbaric, calling for the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to increase the number of planned offshore wind lease areas in Massachusetts in an effort to maximize the competition between large and small developers who seek to develop offshore wind.Read More