offshore wind power
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PublishedAugust 6, 2024
Failure of wind turbine blade off Cape Cod raises questions for Maine officials
The governor's office and developer of the wind energy research array in the Gulf of Maine say they'll follow federal regulators' direction to address safety and environmental issues.
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PublishedAugust 1, 2024
As the state looks to harness Gulf of Maine winds, a big question looms: How much will utility customers pay?
Talks are picking up between state utility regulators, the Public Advocate and developer of offshore wind as they try to figure out how to price the zero-carbon source of energy.
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PublishedJune 6, 2024
Energy company wants Maine to use its port instead of Sears Island for offshore wind hub
Competition for Maine's offshore wind port is sharpening with Sprague Operating Resources proposing Mack Point as an alternative to the state's preferred site on nearby Sears Island.
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PublishedMay 17, 2024
State applies for $456 million federal grant to build wind port on Sears Island
Opponents who favor nearby Mack Point as the location for the terminal criticized the state, saying it is focusing the grant application on Sears Island before completing a study of both sites.
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PublishedMay 14, 2024
New industry readies for launch as researchers hone offshore wind turbines that float
The University of Maine is home to the nation's largest team of engineers dedicated to floating offshore wind.
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PublishedMay 9, 2024
Turbine-hating Trump poses new threat to beleaguered offshore wind
The candidate’s vocal disdain for wind farms is another worry for developers, who’ve faced high costs and supply chain woes.
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PublishedApril 26, 2024
Mills vetoes bill requiring developers of clean energy projects to work with unions
The bill would have required companies leasing state land for clean energy projects to enter into contract with labor unions.
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PublishedApril 24, 2024
Biden administration announces schedule for up to 12 lease sales for offshore wind energy
The five-year plan announced Wednesday includes auctions in 2024 and 2028 for areas in the Gulf of Maine.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2024
Mills administration taking next steps to advance Sears Island offshore wind project
After selecting Sears Island as a hub for Maine’s floating offshore wind industry, the Mills administration is proposing legislation allowing construction of a wind terminal in a coastal sand dune system.
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PublishedMarch 15, 2024
Feds announce 2 million-acre site in Gulf of Maine for offshore floating wind project
The selected wind energy area is 80% smaller than originally planned and federal energy officials say it avoids conflicts with lobster fishing and North Atlantic right whale habitat. Maine lobstermen say another area where right whales have been seen remains in the designated area.
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