The federal government designated Friday a large area off New England's coast for offshore wind energy development, opening up potential for a lease sale in the Gulf of Maine.
The federal government on Friday designated a large area off the New England coast for offshore wind production development, setting the stage for a possible lease sale within the Gulf of Maine. The U.S.
is expected in a few days to announce its intent to prepare an environmental assessment of potential impacts of offshore wind leasing activities in the area.
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