Vineyard Wind Statement on Offshore Incident

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JULY 15, 2024

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BOSTON, MA – Monday, July 15, 2024 – Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, today issued the following statement regarding an incident involving blade damage on a wind turbine in its offshore energy area.

“On Saturday evening, Vineyard Wind experienced blade damage on a wind turbine in its offshore development area. No personnel or third parties were in the vicinity of the turbine at the time, and all employees of Vineyard Wind and its contractors are safe and secure. As part of its permitting, Vineyard Wind has detailed plans to guide its response to incidents such as this. Following those protocols, Vineyard Wind established a safety perimeter, and worked with the U.S. Coast Guard to issue notice to mariners. GE, as the project’s turbine and blade manufacturer and installation contractor, will now be conducting the analysis into the root cause of the incident. As that analysis takes place, Vineyard Wind will continue working with federal, state, tribal, and local stakeholders to ensure the health and safety of its workforce, mariners, and the environment.”

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