Vineyard Wind, LLC proposed an 800 megawatt wind energy generating facility in the Atlantic Ocean just over 14 miles off the coasts of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket, MA. The Project included construction of up to 106 Wind Turbine Generators within sight of miles of highly popular beaches and scenic coastal areas on these popular tourist destination and summer resort communities.
To address issues of potential aesthetic impact Vineyard Wind retained Saratoga Associates to conduct a Visual Impact Assessment to identify potential visibility of the Project and objectively determine the difference in landscape quality with and without the Project in place. The information and recommendations assisted regulatory agencies, interested stakeholders, and the general public in their review of the Project, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.