Dear Friend of MCV,

Today, our state took a huge step toward developing clean, renewable energy to help combat the climate crisis with the release of the Maine Offshore Wind Roadmap [[link removed]]!

Read the Offshore Wind Roadmap Here [[link removed]]

After 18 months of collaborative stakeholder-driven work, the Roadmap represents a plan to responsibly and equitably develop floating offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine and make progress towards Governor Mills’ goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2040 [[link removed]].

Developed with extensive public input and the expertise of several issue-specific working groups, this plan sets the stage for an industry that will coexist with other ocean users and marine life, making the most of the climate, renewable energy, workforce development, and economic opportunities associated with offshore wind – while minimizing impacts on fishing and wildlife.

MCV served on the Roadmap’s Advisory Committee and provided written comment [[link removed]] on the publicly available draft of the Roadmap in December alongside a coalition of Maine environmental and labor groups. We are pleased to see that the final document builds on our constructive comments by highlighting the importance of ensuring that Maine’s most vulnerable communities benefit from this emerging industry and making more references to organized labor as a key player in the equitable buildout of offshore wind in Maine.

In addition, the Roadmap includes commitments to environmental monitoring and mitigation, consistent collaboration with the fishing industry, and the creation of a floating offshore wind innovation hub to make the most of ongoing technological developments. The University of Maine’s offshore wind program is contributing key research, keeping Maine at the forefront of the field.

With some of the strongest winds in the world, the Gulf of Maine is uniquely positioned to help us fight climate change and reduce our dependence on costly foreign oil and natural gas with the power of its gusts.

There still needs to be a groundswell of support to get this emerging industry off the ground. If you haven’t already, please sign our petition to tell Maine lawmakers that you support offshore wind in the Gulf of Maine. [[link removed]]

Sign the Petition: I Support Offshore Wind [[link removed]]

We’re excited about this progress – and it will take all of us to keep up the momentum. Thank you for your support!

Onward,

Kelt Wilska | he/him
Energy Justice Manager
Maine Conservation Voters
[email protected] [[email protected]]

DONATE [[link removed]]
GIVE MONTHLY [[link removed]]
CONNECT WITH US:
[link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]]

© 2023 Maine Conservation Voters
Maine Conservation Voters
295 Water St.
Ste. 9
Augusta, ME 04330
United States
unsubscribe: [link removed]