Maine launches offshore wind program to meet clean energy goals and power 900,000 homes

Maine aims to issue requests for proposals for 3,000 megawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines by 2040.
The wind turbines will be located farther offshore using floating platforms to avoid lobster fishing grounds.
The bill was revised to allow non-union companies to participate in the new offshore wind industry.
Maine hopes to catch up with other states that already have offshore wind projects and reduce fossil fuel use.
The University of Maine's floating turbine technology may be licensed for the project.