Maryland Paves Way for 250 Megawatt Offshore Wind Farm

US Wind plans 250 Megawatt project off the coast of Maryland

Maryland-based US Wind, Inc. is celebrating today's decision from the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) fully approving its proposal to bring the nation's first large-scale offshore wind power to Maryland. Officials from US Wind say the decision enables their plans to make Maryland the East Coast hub of a vibrant new industry. "This decision cements Maryland as a first-mover - we will now be the epicenter of this exciting new industry for decades to come," said Paul Rich, director of project development for US Wind. In its decision, the Maryland PSC recognized offshore wind's tremendous economic development potential to the state: "...the State is positioned to... ... More: Official Press Release US Wind

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