Offshore Wind Archives - Bangor Daily News

The 5 biggest hurdles to offshore wind in Maine

by Lori Valigra November 27, 2023November 28, 2023

Maine is ahead of many other states when it comes to offshore wind power, but the country lags other parts of the world.

Environmentalists have accused state officials of long favoring Sears Island as the future site of the offshore wind port.

Environmentalists call public comment process for offshore wind port a charade

by Kate Cough, The Maine Monitor August 14, 2023November 27, 2023

The deal splits the difference by reserving half the jobs for ununionized companies like Maine construction giant Cianbro.

Janet Mills and unions reach offshore wind deal

by Michael Shepherd July 13, 2023November 27, 2023

Janet Mills’ 1st veto of 2023 prompts fight with labor over offshore wind

by Michael Shepherd June 26, 2023November 27, 2023

What a Janet Mills veto threat means to Maine’s offshore wind future

by Michael Shepherd June 26, 2023November 27, 2023

Opinion Contributor

Port facilities must be part of Maine’s offshore wind strategy

by Opinion Contributor June 22, 2023November 27, 2023

Congressional watchdog to probe offshore wind impacts from Maine to New Jersey

by The Associated Press June 15, 2023November 27, 2023

Jumpstarting the Maine Offshore Wind Industry with Bold Legislation

by Stuart Hedstrom May 17, 2023

Jared Golden backs lobstermen on new offshore wind worry

by Michael Shepherd February 28, 2023November 27, 2023

Maine’s offshore wind plan will take years to execute

by Lori Valigra February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Floating offshore wind project off Maine moves ahead

by The Associated Press January 19, 2023November 27, 2023

Ask us your questions about Maine’s offshore wind energy plans

by Mehr Sher December 9, 2022November 27, 2023

Testing is underway as Sears Island to assess it as a site for future offshore wind development.

Joe Biden proposes floating platforms to expand offshore wind power in Gulf of Maine

by The Associated Press September 15, 2022November 27, 2023

Local land trust urges state to not begin offshore wind work on Sears Island

by Abigail Curtis May 18, 2022November 27, 2023

Environmentalists don’t want Sears Island to become a wind industry hub

by Abigail Curtis March 9, 2022November 27, 2023

Record bids keep coming in for proposed federal offshore wind programs

by The Associated Press February 25, 2022November 27, 2023

Rhode Island approved for 2nd large offshore wind project in US

by The Associated Press November 24, 2021November 27, 2023

Janet Mills’ administration applies for federal lease for offshore wind test site

by Lori Valigra October 1, 2021November 27, 2023

Opinion Contributor

Maine is moving forward with offshore wind. That’s great for the state’s economy and workers.

by Opinion Contributor August 13, 2021November 27, 2023

Maine identifies preferred site for offshore wind array

by The Associated Press July 13, 2021November 27, 2023