Over 100 wind turbines will soon dot the Maryland coastline, pending federal approval, as part of a series of offshore renewable energy projects.

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The Maryland Energy Administration announced the return of its two offshore wind grant programs for fiscal year 2022.

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The development of offshore wind in Maryland was propelled forward on Tuesday, as the company responsible for a wind farm project off the coast of Ocean City announced both an expansion to that project as well as the creation of ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Maryland regulators on Thursday approved plans for the nation’s first large-scale offshore wind projects, saying the decision will position the state to be a leader in the developing industry. The Maryland Public Service Commission awarded renewable energy credits ...

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Nearly 80,000 acres off Maryland's coast will be offered for commercial wind energy development.

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A few government and politics headlines for Tuesday.

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RICHMOND, Va. — Eight energy companies will bid Sept. 4 on a lease for a vast expanse of ocean off Virginia’s coast set aside for the development of wind farms. The Bureau of Ocean Management on Monday announced the scheduled ...

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A boom in energy production will be the key to economic growth in the United States, including Maryland, a Baltimore economist said on Monday.

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ANNAPOLIS — Abigail Ross Hopper, Gov. Martin O’Malley’s energy adviser since 2010, has been named Director of the Maryland Energy Administration. O’Malley announced the appointed on Wednesday. Hopper has been acting director of MEA since last year, and will continue ...

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The University of Maryland, Baltimore County and Maryland Energy Administration are teaming to compile wind speed and directional data to aid the state’s offshore wind energy program.

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