WIND - Offshore Wind Energy In Maryland Is Nearly Here, Historic Bill Headed To Governor's Desk After Passing Senate

Large-scale offshore wind energy will soon be a reality in the state of Maryland, thanks to the recent approval of the historic "Maryland Offshore Wind Energy Act of 2013." The bill will earmark $1.7 billion dollars for the development of an offshore wind farm along Maryland's coast. The wind farm will be funded by a $1.50 monthly surcharge on consumer electricity bills.Offshore wind farm via ShutterstockAll that remains now is for the bill t ...

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