PORTLAND (AP) — A proposal before the Maine Legislature would prevent the state from permitting an offshore wind energy project in the vicinity of Monhegan Island.
Monhegan Island is a tiny island about 12 nautical miles off of Maine’s mainland that is well known as a home to artists, seasonal residents and lobster fishermen.
Maine Aqua Ventus intends to install a two-turbine, 12-megawatt project off its coast.
Republican state Sen. Dana Dow, who represents the island in the Statehouse, wants to prevent the project from happening.
His proposal would create a prohibited zone where an offshore wind energy test area would not be able to be located.
Dow’s proposal would also prohibit the state from issuing a permit for an offshore wind project within 10 nautical miles of the Monhegan Lobster Conservation Area.
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