Today’s announcement that Vineyard Wind and Mayflower Wind have been selected in the latest offshore wind procurement is a huge win for Fall River, Somerset and our communities and a game-changer that will deliver significant economic and environmental benefits to the entire SouthCoast.
To further anchor the growing offshore wind industry throughout our entire region, I am committed to working collaboratively with both companies - Vineyard Wind and Mayflower Wind - to create jobs, support economic and workforce development opportunities, and strengthen the partnership between the industry and our region.
Our communities will benefit from this for many, many years to come. I look forward to continuing to work alongside residents and businesses in the SouthCoast, as well as these companies, to support our clean energy economy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and confront the worsening impacts of climate change.
-- State Senator Michael J. Rodrigues (D-Westport, 1st Bristol & Plymouth District), Chair of the Senate Committee on Ways and Means
