Gulf of Maine

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has designated about 2 million acres in the Gulf of Maine the nation’s latest wind energy area. On Monday, BOEM will publish a notice in the Federal Register announcing its intent to... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is seeking public comment on the possible issuance of an offshore wind energy research lease in the Gulf of Maine. Under the leadership of Democratic Gov. Janet Mills and with bipartisan support... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Thursday unveiled a new phase in its push to expand offshore wind energy development, publishing not one but two requests for comment from anyone interested in the concept of building floating wind farms along... Read More

BOSTON, Mass. -- Interior Secretary Deb Haaland told attendees at a wind energy conference on Wednesday that the Biden administration wants to dramatically expand the nation’s use of wind power, opening large swaths of coastal waters to wind farm development.... Read More