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MD struggles to meet its ambitious climate goals
Maryland is trying to make good on some of the most ambitious climate goals in the country. But it is struggling to keep up with its deadlines.
Ocean City lawsuit to block offshore wind farm clears hurdle
Ocean City’s lawsuit seeking to block an offshore wind farm cleared a hurdle, as a federal judge declined to dismiss most of the plaintiffs’ claims.
Opponents call final MD approval of OC wind farm ‘unconscionable’
US Wind got final approval from Maryland for 114 offshore turbines near Ocean City, but faces legal and political challenges.
Trump administration lifts pause on NY offshore wind project
The Trump administration lifted a stop-work order, allowing work on a major offshore wind project for New York to resume.
MD among states suing Trump administration for blocking development of wind energy
The attorneys general of Maryland and other states filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to stop the development of wind energy.
Trump administration issues order to stop construction on NY offshore wind project
The Trump administration issued an order to stop construction on a major offshore wind project to power more than 500,000 New York homes.
Hoping to keep prices down and lights on, MD legislators push for more in-state power
Fearing strain on Maryland’s already battered electric grid, lawmakers this session will look to decrease reliance on neighboring states.
Federal department approves wind turbines off Ocean City coast
A US Wind project for turbines off Ocean City received a key federal approval and is reportedly on path to secure its remaining federal permits by year’s end.
MD officials foresee more offshore wind projects with latest state-federal agreement
Maryland officials are hoping that a new agreement with the Biden administration will lead to more potential leasing areas for offshore wind projects.
Md. still hopes to continue offshore wind with Orsted after company ends N.J. projects
Maryland energy officials are hoping that plans for an offshore wind project off the Delaware coast will continue and not follow the fate of two in New Jersey.
Business Network for Offshore Wind lands $1.25M from MEA
The Business Network for Offshore Wind was awarded $1.25 million to develop and implement an Offshore Wind Experience Hub on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
Md. bill aims to expand commitment to offshore wind
A Maryland bill aims to modernize the electricity grid to transmit offshore wind energy from the ocean to land.
