Governor Wes Moore Friday afternoon signed legislation he believes will help make Maryland the offshore wind capital of the U.S. The POWER Act sets a goal for the state to quadruple the amount of wind offshore energy produced in the state by 2031. The governor signed the bill at Tradepoint Atlantic, the global distribution center … Continue reading Governor Moore signs POWER Act to push wind energy in Maryland
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Maryland offshore wind target quadruples
The Maryland General Assembly has passed the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act of 2023 (Senate Bill 0781 / House Bill 0793), that sets new and ambitious targets. The bill is on its way to Gov. Wes Moore’s desk, where he is expected to sign the legislation into law. The legislation would quadruple Maryland’s … Continue reading Maryland offshore wind target quadruples
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ACP Applauds Passage of Maryland Legislation to Expand Offshore Wind and Increase Energy Storage
Today the American Clean Power Association (ACP) applauded final passage of two pieces of legislation in the Maryland State Legislature aimed at expanding the offshore wind industry and helping Maryland meet its energy storage goals, critical steps toward building a clean electric grid. The Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act (HB 793/SB 781) addresses … Continue reading ACP Applauds Passage of Maryland Legislation to Expand Offshore Wind and Increase Energy Storage
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Maryland sets 8.5 GW offshore wind goal
Governor Moore announced that Maryland will quadruple offshore wind power from the previous goal of approximately 2 GW. The governor said the state has plans to significantly increase its offshore wind production and prioritize wind energy associations, creating significant economic and job creation opportunities. He also announced that the administration is working to establish new … Continue reading Maryland sets 8.5 GW offshore wind goal
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Energy Storage to Significantly Lower Maryland Costs and Reduce Emissions
Preliminary findings from a report announced by the American Clean Power Association (ACP) today show that installing energy storage in Maryland could result in substantial savings for energy customers and significant emissions reductions over the next 10 years. The study, commissioned by ACP and conducted by Synapse Energy Economics Inc., contains the following findings😕 ? The … Continue reading Energy Storage to Significantly Lower Maryland Costs and Reduce Emissions
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Ørsted awarded 846 MW offshore wind power contract in Maryland
The Maryland Public Service Commission has awarded a 20-year Offshore Renewable Energy Certificate (OREC) to Ørsted’s largest bid in the solicitation, the Skipjack Wind 2 Offshore Wind Farm with a capacity of 846 MW. Skipjack Wind 2 will generate enough green electricity to power 250,000 homes in the Delmarva region. Ørsted will build Skipjack Wind … Continue reading Ørsted awarded 846 MW offshore wind power contract in Maryland
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AWEA Statement on Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia Offshore Wind Power Bipartisan Partnership
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) today issued the following statement after Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia together announced a three-state collaboration to become a hub for the promising offshore wind sector, which is set to deliver 83,000 jobs and $25 billion in annual economic output to the U.S. within a decade: “We … Continue reading AWEA Statement on Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia Offshore Wind Power Bipartisan Partnership
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Ørsted to pioneer deployment of GE’s next generation offshore wind turbines
Ørsted, the world-leading offshore wind energy developer, has selected GE Renewable Energy as the preferred wind turbine supplier for two of its US offshore wind farms which marks the world’s first commercial deployment of GE’s Haliade-X 12MW offshore wind turbine. Subject to final agreed and signed contract and all required project approvals, Ørsted will deploy … Continue reading Ørsted to pioneer deployment of GE’s next generation offshore wind turbines
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AWEA statement on Gov. Hogan’s Clean Energy Jobs Act decision
Maryland’s Gov. Larry Hogan today announced that he would allow the Clean Energy and Jobs Act (CEJA) to pass into law. The law will establish a 50 percent by 2030 renewable portfolio standard (RPS) and is the culmination of years of dedicated work from the Maryland State Legislature. CEJA will help deliver affordable, clean energy … Continue reading AWEA statement on Gov. Hogan’s Clean Energy Jobs Act decision
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Making Maryland an Offshore Wind Energy Leader
Sometimes we are presented with a unique opportunity to significantly improve commerce in Maryland while also addressing real social and environmental challenges. Such is the case with the recently passed Clean Energy Jobs Act of 2019, which currently sits on Gov. Larry Hogan’s desk for his consideration. The act authorizes an additional 1,200 megawatts of … Continue reading Making Maryland an Offshore Wind Energy Leader
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American Wind Energy Association statement on Maryland’s Clean Energy Jobs Act
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) issued the following statement reacting to the Maryland General Assembly passing a 50 percent by 2030 RPS. “We congratulate the Maryland General Assembly for passing Clean Energy Jobs Act, important legislation that will double the state’s renewable portfolio standard (RPS) from 25% by 2020 to 50% by 2030, including … Continue reading American Wind Energy Association statement on Maryland’s Clean Energy Jobs Act
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Seven states to double their wind power in near term as Q3 wind farm development picks up
Most powerful land-based wind turbines to date emerge as U.S. wind power continues strong growth. even states, from Nebraska to Massachusetts, will soon build enough wind turbines to more than double their capacity to generate clean and reliable wind energy, according to the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) U.S. Wind Industry Third Quarter 2018 Market … Continue reading Seven states to double their wind power in near term as Q3 wind farm development picks up
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No impacts on tourism from Maryland offshore wind energy
Earlier this year, Maryland greenlit two offshore wind projects that would establish the state as a clear leader of this new ocean energy resource. Since then, some observers have expressed concern that the wind farms could impact tourism in Ocean City, where the turbines would be slightly visible from the shore. But a new study … Continue reading No impacts on tourism from Maryland offshore wind energy
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Maryland makes a play for the offshore wind crown
The Maryland Public Service Commission greenlit two projects yesterday that put the state at the forefront of U.S. offshore wind development. The commission approved offshore renewable energy credits for 368 megawatts of capacity spread across two projects, proposed by U.S. Wind and a subsidiary of Deepwater Wind. The move will allow the financing of both … Continue reading Maryland makes a play for the offshore wind crown
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Maryland becomes an offshore wind power contender with OREC decision
Maryland’s Public Service Commission today awarded offshore wind renewable energy credits (ORECs) to the companies US Wind and Skipjack Offshore Energy, LLC to build wind projects totaling 368 megawatts (MW) of capacity miles off the state’s coast. Completing these projects will generate nearly 10,000 new direct and indirect jobs and $1.8 billion of in-state spending. … Continue reading Maryland becomes an offshore wind power contender with OREC decision
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Maryland economy wins big with Clean Energy Jobs Act
The Maryland General Assembly voted today to override Gov. Hogan’s veto and restore the Clean Energy Jobs Act. American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) CEO Tom Kiernan hailed the override: “Making the Clean Energy Jobs Act law is the right decision for Maryland. Renewable energy legislation is pro-growth, pro-business, and means access to more jobs in … Continue reading Maryland economy wins big with Clean Energy Jobs Act
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Senvion announces 15 year ISP extensions for 95 wind turbines in US
Senvion, a leading global manufacturer of wind turbines, has concluded agreements for the fifteen year extension of operations and maintenance contracts for 95 wind turbines across two wind farms in the US with EverPower. Combined, the wind farms have a rated output of 194 megawatts (MW) of energy, producing enough to power over 125,000 homes. … Continue reading Senvion announces 15 year ISP extensions for 95 wind turbines in US
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30 MW “Fair Wind” wind farm to be connected to the grid in autumn 2015
Nordex SE has been awarded another contract for the delivery and commissioning of wind turbines for a wind power project in the United States. The project entails twelve N100/2500 wind turbines, which will be installed by September 2015. As well as this, Nordex will be providing premium service for the wind farm for a 20-year … Continue reading 30 MW “Fair Wind” wind farm to be connected to the grid in autumn 2015
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Maryland coast could support 1,450 megawatts of offshore wind power
A Massachusetts wind farm, Cape Wind, is close to receiving a loan guarantee from the federal government. Sixteen companies are cleared to take part in an upcoming lease sale to develop wind energy off the Maryland coast, the U.S. government announced. Interior Secretary Sally Jewell joined Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley and Bureau of Ocean Energy … Continue reading Maryland coast could support 1,450 megawatts of offshore wind power
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Wind turbines in Maryland pose no aviation hazard
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