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A major wind farm project planned for just off the coast of Ocean City has received a key federal approval. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Aug 3, 2022

Maryland launches major job training program for offshore wind industry

A multimillion-dollar workforce training initiative is centered on supporting Maryland’s growing offshore wind industry.

A major wind farm project planned for just off the coast of Ocean City has received a key federal approval. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Jun 23, 2022

Offshore wind boosted as Biden, East Coast governors team up

The White House is launching a formal partnership with 11 East Coast governors to boost the growing offshore wind industry.

A major wind farm project planned for just off the coast of Ocean City has received a key federal approval. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Mar 31, 2022

$11M research to study offshore wind farm impacts on local species

Maryland is vying to be one of the East Coast's most important hubs for offshore wind energy, but there's still the unknown about how massive wind farms will affect marine life.

Offshore wind turbines at Barrow Offshore Wind off Walney Island in the Irish Sea. (Andy Dingley file photo)
Mar 10, 2022

Offshore wind turbines will likely line Maryland’s coast by 2026

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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Nov 10, 2021

Maryland offshore wind grant programs return

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

A major wind farm project planned for just off the coast of Ocean City has received a key federal approval. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Aug 3, 2021

Md. wind projects promise renewable energy progress, thousands of jobs

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 […]

A major wind farm project planned for just off the coast of Ocean City has received a key federal approval. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
Jun 21, 2021

Growing offshore wind industry in Maryland, and US, looking to hire

With the offshore wind industry continuing to grow in the United States, a Baltimore-based nonprofit is hosting a job fair with leading offshore wind companies.

Offshore wind turbines at Barrow Offshore Wind off Walney Island in the Irish Sea. (Andy Dingley file photo)
May 11, 2017

Maryland regulators OK nation’s largest offshore wind plan

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 […]

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Jul 2, 2014

Officials to auction wind energy area off Md.

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

Feb 18, 2014

Dominion to bid on Md.’s offshore acres

Dominion Resources Inc. hopes to claim a piece of Maryland’s renewable energy market.

Aug 20, 2013

Eye Opener: Researching Maryland’s offshore future

A few government and politics headlines for Tuesday.

Jul 22, 2013

U.S. sets Sept. date for Va. offshore wind auction

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. […]