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Sponsored by: OTELCO

Ideas have long floated for generating electricity from offshore wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine. Proponents such as the Governor's Energy Office tout the benefits of developing a new, Maine-based renewable energy source. The fishing industry, however, has raised concerns about the turbines' impact on marine habitat and on the livelihoods of fishermen.

Now an agreement between a wind-power company and the Maine Building and Construction Trades Council creates a framework for involving labor groups in offshore wind development. The agreement could lead to the creation of hundreds of union construction jobs — and another stakeholder in the offshore wind debate.

Overall, would the development of offshore wind power benefit Maine's businesses and economy?
Yes (73%, 340 VOTES)
No (27%, 127 VOTES)
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Sponsored by: OTELCO

Ideas have long floated for generating electricity from offshore wind turbines in the Gulf of Maine. Proponents such as the Governor's Energy Office tout the benefits of developing a new, Maine-based renewable energy source. The fishing industry, however, has raised concerns about the turbines' impact on marine habitat and on the livelihoods of fishermen.

Now an agreement between a wind-power company and the Maine Building and Construction Trades Council creates a framework for involving labor groups in offshore wind development. The agreement could lead to the creation of hundreds of union construction jobs — and another stakeholder in the offshore wind debate.

  • 467 Votes
  • 15 Comments
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15 Comments

  • April 14, 2021

    I am all for offshore wind power, but this should be privately funded and not come out of our taxes!

  • April 14, 2021

    As long as we are not adding wind jobs and putting fishermen out of work, great. We shouldn't sacrifice one for the other.

  • April 14, 2021

    Fusion is the future, anything else is a waste of time and money.

  • Frank Heller
    April 13, 2021

    Rejecting N. America's least expensive, environmentally friendly, power available at fixed price 20 yr. contracts for the world's most expensive power source is simply an indulgence, best rejected

  • April 13, 2021
    The economic liabilities far outweigh the economic benefits.