N.J. Company Seeks To Erect 150 Wind Turbines Off Coast (of Maryland)

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http://www.mdcoastdispatch.com/article.php?cid=30&id=1676

OCEAN CITY – It came to light last week a New Jersey-based alternative energy company is exploring the possibility of developing a wind farm off the coast of Ocean City, following the lead of its already approved projects in Delaware, New York and Rhode Island.

Bluewater Wind, one of the nation’s leading developers of offshore wind energy, has had cursory meetings with officials in Maryland about the possibility of choosing a site off the coast of Ocean City for its next project. The preliminary plans call for 150 turbines about 12 miles off the coast of the resort. The turbines, essentially giant four-story high windmills, would provide enough clean, efficient energy to supply an estimated 110,000 homes.

The concept is being embraced in Maryland and other states because of the potential upside and the relatively low downside. One of the biggest benefits is the opportunity to harness an underutilized energy source and begin to wean the nation off its dependence on oil-based energy.

Bluewater Wind spokesman James Lanard said this week the proposed project could help alleviate concerns about Maryland’s future energy needs.

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1. Cue NIMBYs, stage left, in 3...2...1...

"Oh, it'll hurt the local tourism industry! People don't want windmills on the skyline!" :eyes: Tell it to the Dutch.