Established electricity purchasing systems, strong demand for clean energy, a supply chain being developed and strong winds are seen as advantages for the Gulf of Maine as a site for offshore wind turbines.
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Maine delegation concludes offshore wind mission in Denmark, Norway
Gov. Janet Mills says the trip offered a chance to meet with government and industry leaders who are ‘deeply interested in investing’ in Maine’s offshore wind development.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.