Offshore Wind Project Signals Renewable Energy Milestone for U.S.

• Construction has begun on the country's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm.
• The $4 billion Vineyard Wind project will generate power for 400,000 homes.
• Located off Massachusetts, the wind farm faced regulatory and local opposition before being approved.
• At completion, the wind farm will feature the tallest turbines in the U.S., though they will barely be visible from shore.
• The success of Vineyard Wind could catalyze more offshore wind projects around the country.

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