Maryland has four offshore wind projects approved – enough to power 600,000 average homes by 2026.
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Baltimore Conference Focuses on Wind Power
The American Wind Energy Association came to Baltimore to showcase the latest advances in wind power.
Offshore Wind Passes in Senate, Gov. O’Malley’s Signature Next
Gov. Martin O’Malley’s offshore wind energy bill was approved by the Senate Friday. The legislation will funnel ratepayer subsidies toward the construction of a wind power farm 10 to 30 miles off the coast of Ocean City.
Offshore Wind Farm Nears Success in Senate
Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., pushed Gov. Martin O’Malley’s offshore wind energy bill closer to passage Thursday, with several amendments pending and several having already failed. A final vote could come Friday or Monday.
One Step Closer to Offshore Wind Farms in Maryland
The Maryland House of Delegates preliminarily approved Gov. Martin O’Malley’s offshore wind energy bill Wednesday, and will take a final vote soon. A similar bill is in the Senate.
Gov. O’Malley Takes a Third Swing at Wind Energy
Gov. Martin O’Malley on Tuesday embarked on his third attempt to bring wind energy to Maryland via a subsidized wind farm off the coast of Ocean City.
Offshore Wind in Md. Could Boost Recreational Fishing, Hurt Commercial Industry
If a wind farm is ever built off the coast of Ocean City it could enhance recreational fishing by creating artificial reefs, but hurt commercial fishermen who dredge in the area by taking up valuable bottom with cables and lines.
Economists say Maryland Needs Wind Energy, Fracking, More
Maryland energy policy remains in limbo, without major progress on offshore wind or hydraulic fracturing during the recently completed General Assembly session.
Legislators Question Wind Farm Bill’s Impact on Businesses, Job Creation
Legislators questioned Gov. Martin O’Malley about whether the jobs created from his offshore wind legislation will actually go to Marylanders during a House Economic Matters Committee hearing Thursday.
Gov. O’Malley Defends Price of Wind Farm Legislation
Despite reassurances from Gov. Martin O’Malley that additional consumer fees would be capped at $2 a month under his wind farm proposal, a number of senators said Tuesday they are still concerned that tapping into offshore wind would cost too much.