Regulators approved the expansion of a coastal wind farm on Thursday despite objections from some residents, saying the project will supply power to tens of thousands of homes.
Residents raised concerns about noise and views, and the developer agreed to extra screening and a community fund. Supporters said the project will cut energy costs and create jobs.
Construction is due to begin next spring, with the first of the new turbines expected to come online within two years.
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Can you add links to the original sources? It would help readers dig deeper.
Agreed, that was my takeaway too.
Well written. More of this kind of in-depth journalism, please.
Agreed, that was my takeaway too.