Bristol to vote on UMaine wind project's grid link
Voters in the town of Bristol will consider at an Oct. 1 special town meeting whether to allow the Maine Aqua Ventus I project to connect to the grid in the town if and when the project proceeds with the installation of at least two floating wind turbines about three miles south of Monhegan island.
The Lincoln County News reported that the question is the result of a citizens’ petition and that town officials are not sure they would have the legal authority to block the connection if the measure passes.
Another question on the town meeting ballot asks voters whether they wish to add new regulations on utility installations to the town’s shoreland zoning ordinance.
The Maine Aqua Ventus I project would consist of two floating wind turbines in a test site about three miles south of Monhegan and 12 miles southeast of Bristol. The turbines would deliver electricity to the mainland via an undersea cable.
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