Maine has a world-class offshore wind resource off our coast and the Gulf of Maine represents one of our state’s largest untapped sources of clean energy. Proven around the world, offshore wind can lead to economic growth and provide clean energy that combats climate change and reduces our dependence on fossil fuels.
The Maine Offshore Wind Initiative is overseen by the Governor’s Energy Office (GEO), in close coordination with the Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future and the Department of Economic and Community Development.
Other agencies that will play a key role in the development and regulatory process for offshore wind include the Department of Transportation, Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Marine Resources, Maine Technology Institute, and Maine International Trade Center.
PARTNERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS
National Offshore Wind Research and Development Consortium
Business Network for Offshore Wind
Government of the United Kingdom
Maine is also working closely with neighboring states and the federal government to evaluate regional opportunities
in offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Maine through a regional task force organized by the federal Bureau of
Ocean Energy Management.
MAINE OFFSHORE WIND SUPPLY CHAIN
The State is partnering with the Business Network for Offshore Wind to host the Maine offshore wind supply chain registry, SupplyChainConnect Maine. Companies in Maine, with Maine-based employees, or considering being located in Maine interested in supplying components and services to offshore wind projects throughout the U.S. should register.