AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — A Norwegian company that pulled the plug on an offshore wind project in Maine has invested $2.5 billion in a project off the coast of the United Kingdom.
Wind energy advocates say it shows that Maine missed a big opportunity when Statoil left last year.
The company’s decision to nix the project followed political maneuvering by Republican Gov. Paul LePage’s administration, which opposed the project because it would be too costly for ratepayers.
LePage Energy Director Patrick Woodcock tells the Portland Press Herald that there’s no connection between Statoil’s latest investment and what it could have invested in Maine.
With Statoil’s departure, Maine Aqua Ventus, which includes the University of Maine and its partner companies, is the only group pursuing a wind project off the coast of Maine.
Comments are not available on this story. Read more about why we allow commenting on some stories and not on others.
We believe it's important to offer commenting on certain stories as a benefit to our readers. At its best, our comments sections can be a productive platform for readers to engage with our journalism, offer thoughts on coverage and issues, and drive conversation in a respectful, solutions-based way. It's a form of open discourse that can be useful to our community, public officials, journalists and others.
We do not enable comments on everything — exceptions include most crime stories, and coverage involving personal tragedy or sensitive issues that invite personal attacks instead of thoughtful discussion.
You can read more here about our commenting policy and terms of use. More information is also found on our FAQs.
Show less