The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management announced it will conduct an offshore wind energy lease sale for eight areas on the Outer Continental Shelf that would require floating wind turbines.The Department of the Interior Monday will sell leases on sites for offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine next month. The sale will cover … Continue reading BOEM Announces Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Lease Sale
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BOEM Finalizes Wind Energy Area in the Gulf of Maine
Area holds 32 gigawatts of wind power potential. In support of the Biden-Harris administration’s goals for deploying 30 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030 and 15 GW of floating offshore wind energy capacity by 2035, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced it finalized its designation of a Wind Energy … Continue reading BOEM Finalizes Wind Energy Area in the Gulf of Maine
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ACP Statement on Final Gulf of Maine Wind Energy Areas
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) released the following statement from Anne Reynolds, ACP Vice President for Offshore Wind, after the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) released its final designation of Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) for the Gulf of Maine: “The U.S. is poised to become a global leader in floating offshore wind. … Continue reading ACP Statement on Final Gulf of Maine Wind Energy Areas
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Maine’s Offshore Wind Program to Meet Clean Energy Goals and Power 900K Homes
Maine is set to launch an offshore wind program that will contribute to clean energy initiatives and generate enough power to meet the needs of approximately 900,000 homes. The recently endorsed legislation calls for the issuance of requests for proposals to obtain 3,000 megawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines by 2040. This amount of … Continue reading Maine’s Offshore Wind Program to Meet Clean Energy Goals and Power 900K Homes
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Legislation to Advance Floating Offshore Wind in Gulf of Maine Will Boost Local Economy
The American Clean Power Association (ACP) and RENEW Northeast (RENEW) praised the efforts of Governor Mills, Senator Lawrence, and legislative leaders to craft an agreement on legislation that will foster development of innovative offshore wind facilities. The amended bill, which has been approved and funded by the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, now heads to … Continue reading Legislation to Advance Floating Offshore Wind in Gulf of Maine Will Boost Local Economy
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DNV executes studies outlining critical path for the State of Maine’s offshore wind power industry
Floating offshore wind provides state opportunity for leadership in developing new technologies and markets. DNV, the independent energy expert and assurance provider, has completed a series of reports for the State of Maine’s Governor’s Energy Office for the Maine Offshore Wind Initiative. The initiative was launched in June 2019 to outline a clear roadmap to … Continue reading DNV executes studies outlining critical path for the State of Maine’s offshore wind power industry
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Mills signs executive order reversing LePage moratorium on wind energy in Maine
Gov. Janet Mills has signed an executive order effectively ending a moratorium on wind power permits that was in place under her predecessor, Gov. Paul LePage. The order by Mills, a Democrat, clarifies that state agencies with the legal authority to issue permits can again work with Maine’s local communities and stakeholders to determine which … Continue reading Mills signs executive order reversing LePage moratorium on wind energy in Maine
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Maine poised to reap jobs from offshore wind energy
Maine is poised to capture hundreds of jobs when offshore wind takes off and should adopt policy positions to improve its opportunities, according to a new report. The report by the American Jobs Project said Maine is well-positioned thanks to advances in floating platforms developed by the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center. … Continue reading Maine poised to reap jobs from offshore wind energy
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Milbank advises investors in US$787 million acquisition of two wind farms in Maine
In its latest major transaction in the renewable sector, a Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP deal team led by corporate partner John Franchini and project finance partner Timothy Wendling advised institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management – Global Real Assets in its acquisition in partnership with SunEdison of 333 megawatts of wind-power … Continue reading Milbank advises investors in US$787 million acquisition of two wind farms in Maine
Continue readingSunEdison Closes Financing of a 185-Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Maine
SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE:SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy company, today announced that is has secured financing for and started construction on the Bingham Wind project in Maine. The 185-megawatt (MW) wind project is expected to be the largest of its kind in the New England area of the U.S. “The Bingham wind farm is … Continue reading SunEdison Closes Financing of a 185-Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Maine
Continue readingConstruction begins on 185 MW wind farm in Maine
Construction has begun on a wind farm in Bingham that is anticipated to be the state’s largest wind energy project. SunEdison, Inc. (NYSE: SUNE), the world’s largest renewable energy company, today announced that is has secured financing for and started construction on the Bingham Wind project in Maine. The 185-megawatt (MW) wind project is expected … Continue reading Construction begins on 185 MW wind farm in Maine
Continue readingWind power in Maine: Vestas 47 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 47 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines to power the Bingham wind farm in Somerset County, Maine. The total size of the Bingham project will be 185 MW, including components ordered from Vestas previously. At 185 MW, Bingham will be largest wind energy … Continue reading Wind power in Maine: Vestas 47 V112-3.3 MW wind turbines for a wind farm
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U.S. wind power: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Maine
Vestas has received a firm and unconditional order in the United States for 13 V112-3.075 MW wind turbines for the Passadumkeag wind farm in Penobscot County, Maine. The order was placed by Passadumkeag Windpark, LLC, an affiliate of Quantum Utility Generation, LLC. The project’s scope includes supply and commissioning of the wind turbines as … Continue reading U.S. wind power: Vestas wind turbines for a wind farm in Maine
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Maine Governor LePage and Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galan Discuss Recent Investments and Maine’s Energy Future
Investments in Maine’s energy infrastructure and plans for Maine’s energy future were the topic of discussion today when Governor Paul LePage met with Ignacio Galan, chairman of Iberdrola, Central Maine Power Company’s (CMP) corporate parent. Also attending the meeting were Bob Kump, chief corporate officer of Iberdrola USA and Sara Burns, president and CEO of … Continue reading Maine Governor LePage and Iberdrola Chairman Ignacio Galan Discuss Recent Investments and Maine’s Energy Future
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Iberdrola, EDP Renewables and Emera Maine Advance Northern Maine Wind Energy
Central Maine Power (CMP), a subsidiary of Iberdrola USA, EDP Renewables (EDPR), and Emera Maine, a subsidiary of Emera Inc. (TSX: EMA), announced today they have reached agreements that will enable clean energy from a new wind power project in northern Maine to reach southern Maine and New England. The agreements advance the first of … Continue reading Iberdrola, EDP Renewables and Emera Maine Advance Northern Maine Wind Energy
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Wind power to creating 4,200 jobs in Maine in 2015
Maine wind power supporters are touting the industry’s economic impact ahead of the legislative session. Wind power companies have spent more than $532 million on projects in Maine over the past eight years and are poised to spend an additional $745 million over the next four, an industry trade group said Tuesday in a report … Continue reading Wind power to creating 4,200 jobs in Maine in 2015
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Vestas receives wind power contract in Maine
Vestas has received a 15-year agreement to provide its AOM 5000 service package to the Kibby Wind Project. Located in Eustis, Maine, Kibby consists of 44 V90-3.0 MW wind turbines, originally installed in 2009. Vestas provided service to the project beginning with its initial operation; this agreement extends Vestas’ commitment to the project through year … Continue reading Vestas receives wind power contract in Maine
Continue readingLargest Wind Energy Project in Maine
The 148 MW wind power project in Aroostook and Penobscot counties will create construction jobs while boosting community revenues and provide significant tax revenues. First Wind, an independent U.S.-based renewable energy company, was joined today at a ceremony by community and industry leaders to commemorate construction of the company’s 148 megawatt (MW) Oakfield Wind … Continue reading Largest Wind Energy Project in Maine
Continue readingMaine’s largest wind farm gets preliminary approval
A proposal to build what would be Maine’s largest energy-generating wind farm has received preliminary approval from state environmental regulators. The Department of Environmental Protection’s draft decision, issued Wednesday by Commissioner Patricia Aho, means the department could issue a final decision as early as Sept. 5. The deadline is Sept. 8. The Maine Department of … Continue reading Maine’s largest wind farm gets preliminary approval
Continue readingGE Enables More Wind Energy on New England’s Transmission Network
While the integration of wind energy continues to have broad public policy support, consumers are playing a larger role to ensure their electricity provider is using higher levels of renewable power to meet their clean energy expectations. To address the growing demand, GE’s Digital Energy business today announced that its Synchronous Condenser technology will be … Continue reading GE Enables More Wind Energy on New England’s Transmission Network
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