Maine is uniquely positioned to be a global leader in offshore wind, delivering clean energy and good jobs to our state. The Maine Offshore Wind Initiative, led by the Governor’s Energy Office, is dedicated to responsible growth of this industry through strategic planning, research, and coordination with groups from Maine, the nation, and world.
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Offshore Wind Experts Selected to Support Research Consortium
As part of Maine’s commitment to responsibly pursue offshore wind, LD 1619 -- passed with bipartisan support by the Legislature …

Gulf of Maine Mapping Project Underway
As part of the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap, the Governor’s Energy Office, Maine Department of Marine Resources, Maine Department of…
An Opportunity for Maine to:

HARNESS RENEWABLE ENERGY
Maine people spend more than $4.4 billion annually to import fossil fuels
The Gulf of Maine has among the highest sustained wind speeds in the world
The Gulf’s energy potential would help Maine meet its goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050
An abundant supply of clean energy would help power Maine’s transition from fossil fuels

CREATE JOBS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
With new federal and state energy targets and advancing technology, offshore wind is estimated to become a multi-billion industry by the end of the decade
Job growth is emerging in skilled trades, marine sciences, manufacturing, engineering, surveying and shipbuilding
Maine has the record of research and innovation, the public-private partnerships, and the deep-water ports to grow this industry
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