Posts Tagged ‘offshore wind power’
Pending Law to Make Offshore Wind Power a Part of Delaware’s Future Despite Concerns
A bill pending Governor John Carney’s signature will likely make offshore wind power a significant part of Delaware’s future despite concerns over its costs and impacts. The Delaware Energy Solutions Act of 2024 would give the State Energy Office broad new authority to negotiate 20-year contracts to purchase power produced by wind farms in Atlantic Ocean…
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Maryland Lawmakers Approve POWER Act of 2023 – Awaiting Governor’s Signature
The Maryland General Assembly has passed the POWER Act of 2023. POWER – is Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources and US Wind is applauding House and Senate leadership for passing this legislation which paves the way for a new clean energy future for Maryland. The measure is now headed to Governor Moore for his signature.…
Read MoreDNREC Releases Report On Offshore Wind Power Opportunities, Challenges
The Delaware Department of Natural Resources released a report Thursday that explores the possibilities of the state entering the growing offshore wind industry, as well as challenges. The study was prepared by University of Delaware researchers and DNREC, according to Natural Resources Secretary Shawn Garvin. Garvin last year asked UD’s Special Initiative on Offshore Wind…
Read MoreCaroline County’s Crystal Steel Partners With Ørsted To Build Turbine Parts
Ørsted and Crystal Steel of Federalsburg will be partners in Maryland’s first offshore wind steel fabrication center. A plan was announced Thursday for Crystal Steel to build wind turbine foundations for Ørsted. The deal is worth $72-million, and Crystal Steel’s workforce would grow by about 30-percent. “The entire mission of my administration has been to…
Read MoreMd., Va., NC Form Regional Wind Power Agreement
Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina are collaborating in an effort to advance offshore wind projects and to promote the southeast and Mid-Atlantic region as a hub for offshore wind energy and industry. The agreement is known as SMART-POWER – the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic Regional Transformative Partnership for Offshore Wind Energy Resources. Governor Larry Hogan said…
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