Iconic NJ Smokestack Imploded to Make Way for Offshore Wind Connection

The B.L. England power plant in New Jersey, which burned coal and oil, closed in 2019 and its iconic 463-foot smokestack was imploded to make way for the site's new role as a connection point to the electrical grid for offshore wind power. The demolition clears the way for the site to be used for several planned offshore wind farms and a mixed-use development. The power plant's existing infrastructure makes it a logical choice for bringing offshore wind power onshore, but the project has faced opposition from local residents.