Tidal Turbines Impact on Seals, Fish and Other Sea Life

Our recent posts about tidal turbines to create clean energy have raised interesting comments and questions about the impact of the underwater turbines on fish and mammals. Will seals, seabirds, and fish be sliced and diced by underwater turbines? Will … Continue reading

NYC’s East River Water Turbine Energy Licence Awarded to Verdant Power

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued its first license for a tidal energy project to Verdant Power.  The Roosevelt Island Tidal Energy (RITE) Project is located in New York’s East River just west of Roosevelt Island. Since 2006, Verdant … Continue reading