Offshore Wind Accelerator - Vineyard Wind

The Offshore Wind Accelerator is Vineyard Wind’s commitment to significantly boost the offshore wind supply chain and workforce in Southeastern Massachusetts. This near-term project will contribute up to $15 million over three initiatives, transforming Massachusetts into a powerhouse for the U.S. Offshore Wind industry.

Offshore Wind Industry Accelerator Initiative

The Offshore Wind Industry Accelerator Initiative marks a $10 million contribution to the development of operations and management facilities and construction sites for offshore wind projects in Massachusetts. Vineyard Wind seeks state oversight of the fund, proposing to entrust its investment to the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center. 

Windward Workforce Initiative

The Windward Workforce Initiative works to ensure that Massachusetts residents, specifically residents of Southeastern Massachusetts, comprise the requisite workforce for the burgeoning offshore wind industry in Massachusetts. The $2 million fund will provide the necessary education and training to create a highly skilled local workforce that enables Massachusetts residents to reap the economic benefits of offshore wind development. 

Marine Mammals And Wind Initiative

The need to protect marine mammals is imperative. The $3 million Marine Mammals And Wind Initiative will aid the further development of installation technologies and methods to better protect these marine mammals. Investments of these funds will be guided by a committee of representatives from environmental advocacy groups that have an expertise in the protection of marine mammals.