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New York slams the brakes on offshore wind grid plans as feds halt permits

New York offshore wind

The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) voted to pull the plug on its current planning process for offshore wind power lines. Because the Trump administration has put a freeze on permitting new offshore wind projects, New York says it’s “impossible” to move ahead on schedule.

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Watch BETA Technologies’ electric aircraft fly into NYC with passengers onboard [Video]

Electric aircraft NYC

Electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies recently hit a notable milestone today when its ALIA CTOL plane completed its first demonstration flight with passengers onboard. The electric aircraft traveled 45 minutes before landing safely at JFK International Airport in NYC. Check out the full video from BETA below.

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Trump reversal revives Empire Wind, NY’s offshore energy giant

Trump Empire Wind

The $5 billion Empire Wind is back in business. The Trump administration’s Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has lifted its stop-work order for Empire Wind, a major offshore wind project off the coast of New York led by Empire Offshore Wind LLC, a subsidiary of Equinor. Construction is now allowed to resume.

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Rivian’s first ‘concept experience’ in NYC looks like an EV space you’d actually hang at

Rivian has completed an extensive remodel of its space in the Meatpacking District of NYC, which has been reimagined as the American Automaker’s first “concept experience.” These spaces will rotate themes and locations to give visitors and Rivian owners unique spaces to hang out and explore the adventure EV brand.

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World’s first: new JFK Terminal One to deploy fully electric ground handling fleet

JFK Terminal One; via Terminal One Group.

The New Terminal One at New York’s JFK International Airport has been widely celebrated for its mid-century modern aesthetic and 2.4 million square feet of LEED Silver certified enclosed space. But now, there’s another sustainability milestone to celebrate at the new terminal: it will boast the world’s first, fully electric fleet of ground handling equipment.

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