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July 28, 2010
Maine Signs Ocean Energy Agreement with Nova Scotia
Maine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nova Scotia, pledging to work cooperatively on renewable electricity from ocean tidal energy and offshore wind energy. More
June 16, 2010
DOI and 10 East Coast States Form an Offshore Wind Energy Consortium
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and 10 East Coast states have established the Atlantic Offshore Wind Energy Consortium to promote the development of wind resources on the Outer Continental Shelf. More
April 30, 2010
Maine Sets Goal of 5,000 MW of Offshore Wind Power by 2030
Maine has established a 2030 goal of having 8,000 megawatts (MW) of installed wind energy capacity, including 5,000 MW of offshore wind power. Based on recommendations of the Governor's Ocean Energy Task Force, the new law also sets up a policy encouraging the state to transition from fossil fuel to electricity. More
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