April 2 NEC Energy News
¶ “Swedes Grant Nod For 2.8-GW Skyborn Project” • Skyborn Renewables cleared a crucial hurdle in its plans for an offshore wind farm in Sweden. The County Administrative Board of Uppsala recommended that the Swedish government approve the 2.8-GW Fyrskeppet offshore wind project. The project is to have up to 187 wind turbines. [reNews]
¶ “Nuclear Is Now “Clean Energy” In Colorado After Governor Polis Signs Bill” • Governor Jared Polis signed a bill to crack open the door to a new nuclear energy era in Colorado, disregarding a coalition of environmental groups asking for a veto. HB25-1040, redefines nuclear as a “clean energy resource,” despite the lack of storage for its radioactive waste. [Colorado Public Radio]
¶ “Over 1,900 Researchers Describe ‘Assault’ On Science By The White House” • Scientists, engineers, and researchers sent an open letter to President Donald Trump’s administration, calling for a stop to its “assault” on science. Nearly 2,000 signators called out the administration for defunding research, firing scientists, and ending public access to data. [ABC News]
¶ “Last Year ‘One Of The Worst For UK Butterflies'” • According to conservationists, last year was one of the worst on record for the UK’s butterflies. The UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme found for the first time more than half of their species in the UK are in long-term decline. And even the most common butterflies are suffering losses. [BBC]
¶ “Tesla Board Asks Elon Musk to Step Down” • The Tesla board of directors hasn’t been exactly reasonable and independent. Musk has been allowed to tarnish the Tesla brand (that he once was critical in building up) and drive sales down, down, down as the board has remained silent and seemingly useless. That is, until now. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Finland Ending Use Of Coal As Last Utility-Scale Plant Shuts Down” • Finland is transitioning to renewable energy, including solar and wind. In recent years, the country’s use of coal has been falling after government officials in 2019 passed a law banning the use of coal after 2029. The 175-MW Salmisaari plant has shut down, ending use of coal. [POWER Magazine]
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