BOEM advances planning of offshore wind energy in the Gulf of Maine

Seeks Public Input on Possible Wind Energy Development offshore Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine

As part of the Biden-Harris administration’s goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced the publication of its Gulf of Maine Call for Information and Nominations (Call). This Call invites public comment on, and assesses interest in, possible commercial wind energy development in areas offshore Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine.  This represents an early step in the commercial planning and leasing process, and the first required by BOEM regulations. “BOEM is committed to transparent, inclusive and data-driven processes, and public input is... ... More: Official Press Release BOEM

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