A new report calls for coordinated activities among government agencies, universities, and businesses to nurture and develop offshore wind power in the United States.
The U.S. Offshore Wind Collaborative (USOWC) released its study "U.S. Offshore Wind Energy: A Path Forward" in late October as a call to action for this renewable resource. Citing a US Department of Energy (DOE) finding that the United States possesses the potential for 900,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity from its offshore wind resources, the report lays out specific areas needed to make offshore wind a U.S. reality.
Among the recommendations: better collaboration among government entities, universities, businesses, and stakeholders in wind development; creation of a Web-based information clearinghouse; convening meetings among states with common interests in offshore wind, as well as between the United States and its European counterparts; and providing leadership to build public trust and investor confidence in offshore wind potential. The report and OSOWC Web site also provide an overview of offshore wind power activities throughout the United States. The report is available on the USOWC website.
The governors of Maryland, Virginia and Delaware agreed Tuesday to a partnership to encourage the deployment of offshore wind energy in the region.
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