Maine Advances Offshore Wind Energy with New Port Location

Governor Janet Mills announces Sears Island as the site for a pioneering offshore wind port, aiming to power half of Maine's electric load by 2040.

Maine selects Sears Island for a state-owned offshore wind port, critical for the nation's first floating offshore wind power research array.
Governor Janet Mills emphasizes the port's role in creating jobs and providing clean, renewable energy to reduce energy prices.
The offshore wind port, expected to cost about $500 million, seeks funding from federal and other sources and will undergo extensive permitting.
Lobster fishing industry and some community groups express concerns over the impact of offshore wind development on the Gulf of Maine.
Conservation and labor groups support the initiative, highlighting its potential to generate clean energy and protect wildlife.