How small, minority-owned businesses are powering Maryland’s offshore wind revolution

How small, minority-owned businesses are powering Maryland’s offshore wind revolution

Contributed by Kevin Anderson, Secretary, Maryland Department of Commerce The urgent need to address climate change is driving a global quest for renewable energy sources. It’s also thrown a spotlight on promising, sustainable, and scalable solutions like offshore wind energy. With its strategic location, favorable policies, and commitment to environmental sustainability, the state of Maryland’s rapid […]

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Minority-owned businesses move offshore wind in Maryland

Minority-owned businesses move offshore wind in Maryland

Source: Offshore Magazine Maryland is meeting ESG and DEI goals while serving as a core hub of manufacturing and logistical activity for the wind sector. Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the 2023 Offshore Wind Special Report, which published within the September/October 2023 issue of Offshore magazine.  By Heather Gramm, Maryland Department of Commerce Offshore wind is […]

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Maryland Leads in Offshore Wind: POWER Act

The bipartisan support for the legislation in both chambers is representative of the broad support for offshore wind among Maryland constituencies.  The POWER Act is supported by labor unions, business associations, civil rights organizations, climate groups, and consumer advocates. “The passage of the POWER Act is a crucial victory for our planet and for our […]

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Broad Coalition Celebrates Passage of Maryland Offshore Wind Legislation

Broad Coalition Celebrates Passage of Maryland Offshore Wind Legislation

Labor unions, civil rights organizations, businesses, and environmentalists celebrate the historic and transformative offshore wind bill going to the Governor’s desk.  ANNAPOLIS, MD – The Maryland General Assembly has officially sent the Promoting Offshore Wind Energy Resources Act, or POWER Act (SB781/HB793), to the desk of Governor Wes Moore, who has promised to sign it. The […]

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Maryland Makes History with 8.5 GW Offshore Wind Goal

Maryland Makes History with 8.5 GW Offshore Wind Goal

MARCH 31, 2023 US Wind joins local officials, minority business leaders, and union labor in applauding  Governor Wes Moore’s visionary offshore wind announcement  (March 31, 2023, Baltimore, Md.) — Today, Baltimore-based US Wind, Inc. (US Wind) and other  Maryland leaders applauded Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s history-making announcement during  the 2023 International Partnering Forum in Baltimore, […]

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Maryland’s offshore wind industry could get boost with expansion bill, international conference

Maryland’s offshore wind industry could get boost with expansion bill, international conference

By Carley Milligan  –  Digital Editor, Baltimore Business Journal Maryland’s POWER Act primarily seeks to increase Maryland’s offshore wind capacity goal and directs the state to study and solicit solutions to a major issue the industry will face locally related to transmitting offshore energy to land. Maryland legislators are considering a bill that would further the state’s commitment […]

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