Maryland joins several other east coast states with offshore wind power projects in development or under consideration, including Massachusetts, Delaware, New Jersey and Virginia. Presently, the U.S. has no operational offshore wind energy capacity. Harnessing the power of ocean winds off the U.S. mid-Atlantic coast came a step closer to reality last week when the Maryland … Continue reading Maryland approves development of offshore wind energy →

Maryland’s Senate approved Gov. Martin O’Malley’s wind energy bill on Friday, setting up the state to become the second to approve an offshore wind farm. The Democrat-controlled Senate approved the measure 30-15 after repeated failed attempts by Republicans to water down the bill with amendments. It now goes back to the House, which passed it … Continue reading Maryland Senate passes wind energy bill →

As one of Maryland’s manufacturing companies, we enthusiastically support The Sun’s position on the offshore wind power legislation now before the state Senate (“Wind picks up steam,” Feb. 25). The Sun’s position provides a realistic description of the balance between commercial investment uncertainties and the very large potential to create jobs, new manufacturing and renewable … Continue reading Maryland can spur investment in offshore wind energy →