Power Surge in Barnstable County, MA: Vineyard Wind Adds Turbines Off Massachusetts Coast – ENERGY EXPANSION UNDERWAY

Barnstable County, MA – In a major step toward America’s clean energy future, Vineyard Wind has announced the installation of 12 new offshore wind turbines off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard, marking a significant expansion of the nation’s first commercial-scale offshore wind project. The new additions are expected to increase grid output by 240 megawatts, enough to power an additional 120,000 homes across Massachusetts.

The announcement came during a press briefing in Barnstable, where company executives and state energy officials confirmed the latest phase of construction is on schedule and within budget. The total turbine count will now reach 62, bringing Vineyard Wind closer to its goal of delivering 800 megawatts of clean electricity to the New England grid by the end of 2025.

Key Facts

• BREAKING: 12 new turbines installed off Martha’s Vineyard by Vineyard Wind

• IMPACT: 240 megawatts added; enough for 120,000 more homes in Massachusetts

• OFFICIAL SOURCE: “This is just the beginning of a clean energy revolution.” – Energy Sec. Beth Card

•  ACTION: Residents can track power data at masscec.com

Hyperlocal Impact

1. Precise Location:
   South Coast (02536) – 15 miles off the coast of Falmouth, between Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket

2. Community Connection:
   “We’ve already seen a boom in hiring and harbor activity—it’s revitalizing the area.”
   – Dennis Madsen, Woods Hole Marine Equipment Co.

This expansion comes amid rising summer energy demands and as the Northeast braces for extreme heat waves. Grid operator ISO New England has praised the move, citing it as a key buffer against fossil fuel over-reliance and regional blackouts.

The project, jointly owned by Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, has already created over 1,200 jobs during its construction phase and is being hailed as a model for national replication under the Biden administration’s offshore wind push.

Exclusive Angle

• WHY THIS MATTERS NOW:
  With record-breaking temperatures and grid stress hitting the Northeast, Vineyard Wind’s expansion is timely. ISO New England recently issued a capacity advisory, urging conservation. Offshore wind will play a key role in preventing blackouts and reducing carbon output.

Update Log

• 6:00 AM: Final turbine installed, verified by on-site engineers

• 9:30 AM: Vineyard Wind issues power capacity update

• 11:00 AM: MA Energy Secretary visits Falmouth terminal for project milestone

• 2:00 PM: Grid integration testing scheduled to begin August 3