The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has finished an environmental review allowing a Gulf of Maine offshore wind research lease to proceed.
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management completed an environmental review that will allow a Gulf of Maine offshore wind research lease to move forward with further work including a power-purchase agreement, officials said Tuesday.
Democratic Gov. Janet Mills called it a milestone in the state’s efforts to embrace the benefits of ocean wind energy as well as recognition of 'our nation-leading work to responsibly develop this promising industry.' The lease is separate from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management designation of a larger area in the Gulf of Maine for offshore wind production that sets the stage for a lease sale this fall.
The research array is the next step in putting Maine on the map for a floating offshore wind industry that will create new jobs, protect our precious natural resources, and provide Maine and the region with the large amount of clean, reliable energy we need to power our future,' said Shapiro, the organization's Climate and Clean Energy Director.
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