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Resource Documents: U.S. (162 items)
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Projected cross-shore changes in upwelling induced by offshore wind farm development along the California coast
Author: Raghukumar, Kaustubha; et al.
[Abstract] In California offshore waters, sustained northwesterly winds have been identified as a key resource that can contribute substantially to renewable energy goals. However, the development of large-scale offshore wind farms can reduce the wind stress at the sea surface, which could affect wind-driven upwelling, nutrient delivery, and ecosystem dynamics. Here we examine changes to upwelling using atmospheric and ocean circulation numerical models together with a hypothetical upper bound buildout scenario of 877 turbines spread across three areas of interest. . . .
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An analysis of displacement from wind turbines in a wintering grassland bird community
Author: Stevens, T.K.; Hale, A.M.; Karsten, K.B.; and Bennett, V.J.
Abstract – Wind energy development is rapidly increasing within breeding and wintering ranges of many grassland birds in North America. Despite recognized environmental benefits of such development, wind farms have the potential to negatively impact bird communities. Using an area-search method, we surveyed grassland birds within a matrix of pastures, hay fields, and agricultural lands at a wind facility in north-central Texas during the winters of 2009/10 and 2010/11. We used binary logistic regression to examine the effect of distance from . . .
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Comments of Independent Ratepayer Advocates
Author: Stacy, Tom; and Taylor, George
Before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission— Modernizing Wholesale Electricity, Docket No. AD21-10-000 We offer comments here primarily to the Commission’s April 21, 2022 Order Directing Reports because the Order appears to focus on seeking supply solutions to the expensive and avoidable supply side problems of Variable Energy Resources (VERs) instead of focusing on the interests of consumers by leveling and broadening the venues in which generating resources compete and cooperate. … We wish to emphasize the importance of resource cooperation. Requiring . . .
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Offshore reference pages: NOAA and BOEM
Author: National Wind WatchNational Wind Watch
NOAA Fisheries [National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration] Incidental Take Authorizations for Other Energy Activities (Renewable/LNG) This page lists Incidental Take Authorizations for energy activities other than oil and gas (including renewable energy activities and LNG). Active and Closed Unusual Mortality Events Since 1991, marine mammal unusual mortality events (UMEs) have been declared. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management State Activities BOEM facilitates the responsible development of renewable energy resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.
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