Vineyard Wind would include dozens of turbines and produce enough power for more than 400,000 homes.
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Undersea cable survey marks milestone in Maine’s offshore wind quest
The survey work is the latest indication that a 12-year-old effort to test floating offshore wind generation in Maine is advancing.
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Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine public advocate: Floating offshore wind will benefit consumers
This is the course to protect Mainers from volatile fossil fuel costs, safeguard our coastal communities from rising sea levels and mitigate the Gulf’s warming.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
Aiming to ease fishing industry’s concerns, Mills proposes moratorium on offshore wind
The governor says she will ask the Legislature to approve a 10-year moratorium on new offshore wind projects in waters managed by the state.
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Maine offshore wind project starts search for vendors, suppliers
The move by New England Aqua Ventus LLC is an indication that, after a dozen years, the demonstration project is moving forward.
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Maine gets $2 million to help advance offshore wind power
Maine’s U.S. senators said the funding will help open the door to a new source of clean energy and create good-paying jobs.
Posted inOpinion
Insight: Climate crisis not getting a wartime response
A World War II era energy project stands in sharp contrast to Maine’s slow progress on offshore wind.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State
University of Maine enters into public-private offshore wind venture worth $147 million
The university will collaborate with New England Aqua Ventus LLC in a project that could show the feasibility of a full-scale, floating wind turbine in deep water.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, New England
Fishing group seeks halt to New England offshore wind development
The group requested a 6-month halt on the federal planning process for putting wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News, Times Record
In Scotland, Mills will glimpse Maine’s offshore wind potential
The governor will travel overseas to meet with developers, including a company turned away from Maine by former Gov. Paul LePage.