OCEAN CITY — Potential changes to the original approval of two offshore wind energy projects off the coast of Ocean City are now under further scrutiny after state officials re-opened the public comment period earlier this month.
In 2017, the Maryland Public Service Commission (PSC) approved two offshore wind energy projects off the coast of Ocean City. Technically, the PSC awarded Offshore Renewable Energy Credits (ORECs) to the two companies seeking to develop wind farms off the coast of the resort including the US Wind project and the Skipjack project. The awarding of ORECs was a necessary first step in what has become a lengthy approval process.
However, with advancements in technology, the height of the proposed turbines has increased exponentially since the original PSC approval in 2017, prompting Ocean City officials and the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) to request a re-opening of the original approval proceedings. For example, Orsted’s Skipjack project has now committed to using 12-megawatt wind turbines described as the “world’s largest offshore wind turbine.”
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It's a waste of money. It's a Hazzard. It's an eyesore.
ReplyDeletePlease, Please, Please!!!! Look at how the wind turbines are long term failures all over the world!
ReplyDeleteGo Nuclear !!!
DeleteHideous and useless. The people pushing this nonsense would never make it in the private sector.
ReplyDeleteLook at ALL the people who want this? LOOK AT THEIR BANK ACCOUNT!!
ReplyDeleteTo all who have the authority to pass this: Follow the money trail. If you have the conscience to pass approval of this visual impact. then I know you need a reality check. Ask a five year old, they will probably give you the answer you are avoiding.
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