Offshore Wind Wire

Senate Committee Considers $500 Million Offshore Wind Bill

By David McGlinchey A subcommittee of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources heard testimony today on legislation that could funnel $500 million into offshore wind research over the next decade. Under Secretary of Energy Kristina Johnson cautioned, however, that the bill focuses too heavily on deep water technology. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced S. 2773 on [...]

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Lead Senate Candidate Supports Offshore Wind In Energy Plan

By David McGlinchey Massachusetts Attorney General and Senate candidate Martha Coakley last week released an energy white paper that included support for offshore wind and the controversial Cape Wind development. The plan called for “constructing offshore wind power in New England” as part of a comprehensive national energy plan. According to recent polls, Coakley is the clear leader [...]

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