Wind Energy – Maryland U.S.
Last week the Maryland General Assembly passed the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources (POWER) Act of 2023, paving the way for a new clean energy future for the state.
Baltimore-based US Wind, Inc. (US Wind) applauded the bill’s sponsors Delegate Lorig Charkoudian and Senator Katie Fry Hester, committee chairs Brian Feldman and CT Wilson, and House and Senate leadership for passing this landmark legislation.
The bill is on its way to Governor Wes Moore’s desk, where he is expected to sign the legislation into law.
“The POWER Act is a real game changer for Maryland,” said Jeff Grybowski, US Wind CEO. “It sets a path for the people of Maryland to reap the benefits of huge amounts of clean energy in the coming years. It also tells the entire offshore wind industry globally that Maryland is back big time as a major player. Companies looking to invest in offshore wind have to seriously consider Maryland.”
The legislation would quadruple Maryland’s offshore wind generation goals from about 2 GW to 8.5 GW by 2031, improve its transmission infrastructure, and provide a pathway to future procurement of offshore wind energy in the state.
