Vineyard Wind Contracts Lower Electricity Prices for Massachusetts Customers

Boston — The Healey-Driscoll Administration today is announcing the activation of the Vineyard Wind contracts, which ensure stable, affordable prices for 20 years and save Massachusetts customers a projected $1.4 billion on electricity bills over the next 20 years.

“Vineyard Wind is a key part of our all-of-the-above strategy to lowering energy prices,” said Governor Maura Healey. “Throughout one of the coldest winters in recent history, Vineyard Wind turbines powered our homes and businesses at a low price and now that price goes even lower with the activation of these contracts. Especially as President Trump is taking energy sources off the table and increasing prices with his war in Iran, we should be leaning into more American-made wind power to lower costs, create jobs, and make our country more energy independent. Massachusetts is uniquely positioned to lead on this and deliver major savings to our residents.”

Offshore wind is a critical energy resource in the Northeast and is uniquely positioned to meet the New England region’s winter peak demand for electricity. Offshore wind has its highest output in the coldest winter months when the New England grid is most constrained. A recent report from Acadia Center found that, during the week-long deep freeze earlier this year, wind generation peaked, hitting near-record performance levels. The report explained that offshore wind would have saved New England ratepayers at least $400 million in utility bill costs during the winter of 2024/2025, lowering energy market prices by 11% and insulating ratepayers from expensive, volatile natural gas markets.

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