Maine Wind Power

Maine is considering legislation to require that its Public Utility Commission to procure 2.8 gigawatts of wind energy over the next 12 years. Why does this sound familiar? Because we’ve talked about the construction of massive offshore wind projects near Massachusetts.

Supporters say the bill will make Maine a leader in floating offshore wind power and attract billions of dollars in private investment.

Governing | Maine Bill Would Buy Huge Amounts of Offshore Wind Power

Maine Public | Bill aims to encourage development of offshore wind in Maine