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Maryland to share the love of offshore wind power with Delaware

Maryland, known for its commitment to renewable energy, will share its offshore wind resources with neighboring Delaware. The two states have announced an innovative partnership that will allow Delaware to purchase a portion of the electricity generated by Maryland’s offshore wind farms. This collaboration marks a significant step towards the expansion of clean and sustainable … Continue reading Maryland to share the love of offshore wind power with Delaware

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BOEM Finalizes Offshore Wind Energy Areas in the US Central Atlantic

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has announced the finalization of three wind energy areas (WEAs) offshore Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. These areas are part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to deploy 50 GW of offshore energy capacity by 2023. The final WEAs have the potential to support between 4-8 GW of energy production. … Continue reading BOEM Finalizes Offshore Wind Energy Areas in the US Central Atlantic

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Robust Offshore Wind Development in Central Atlantic Critical to State and National Goals

As part of the Biden Administration’s offshore wind energy goals, the Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) today finalized Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) in the Central Atlantic. This process brought together many different stakeholders to thoroughly review areas most suitable for offshore wind development. The American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauds this process as it … Continue reading Robust Offshore Wind Development in Central Atlantic Critical to State and National Goals

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Independent grid operator study confirms wind power’s economic, environmental value

New research released by an independent grid operator confirms that wind energy is drastically decreasing both the price of electricity and emissions of harmful pollutants. The study was led by PJM, the independent grid operator for all or parts of 13 Mid-Atlantic and Great Lakes states (Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, New Jersey, North … Continue reading Independent grid operator study confirms wind power’s economic, environmental value

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Delaware Offshore Wind Energy Project Gets Support From Congress

The project is also supported by Delaware Gov. Jack Markell, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Siemens, Gamesa, Vestas, the Port of Wilmington and Delmarva Power. Sens. Tom Carper, D-Del., and Chris Coons, D-Del., and Rep. John Carney, D-Del., have written to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Steven Chu, urging him to review and … Continue reading Delaware Offshore Wind Energy Project Gets Support From Congress

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