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Governor Mills Promotes Maine During Keynote Address at International Offshore Wind Conference

Governor announces the State has begun its process to procure 3,000 MW of offshore wind energy by 2040, a milestone in Maine’s efforts to develop responsible offshore wind, stabilize energy…

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Governor Mills, U.S. Senators Collins & King, and Rep. Pingree Announce Federal Decision to Exclude Critical Maine Fishing Grounds from Commercial Offshore Wind Leasing

At the urging of the Governor and Congressional Delegation, BOEM excludes vital lobster fishing areas from offshore wind energy maps in Gulf of Maine Governor Janet Mills, U.S Senators Susan…

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Newsletter | Mar. 2024

Covers updates on the Gulf of Maine wind energy areas, one-year progress, research consortium recruitment, seafloor mapping support, upcoming meetings on offshore wind technology, and more.

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Newsletter | Feb. 2024

Covers updates on Maine’s offshore wind research, advisory board meeting, seminar at the 2024 Maine Fishermen’s Forum, new program manager, and more.

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Newsletter | Oct. 2023

Covers updates on offshore wind research proposals, BOEM’s draft wind energy area comment period closure, upcoming meetings, Maine’s participation in a regional offshore wind event and more.

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Governor Mills Announces Sears Island as Preferred Site for Port to Support Floating Offshore Wind

Purpose-built port facility will establish Maine’s place in growing offshore wind industry, become hub for job creation and economic development and is welcomed by a strong and diverse coalition of…

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Mills Administration Releases Comprehensive Plan to Responsibly Advance Offshore Wind in Maine

The Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap outlines strategies for Maine to benefit from offshore wind, while preserving Gulf of Maine communities, fisheries, and wildlife Augusta, MAINE – The Governor’s Energy Office…

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