BANGOR DAILY NEWS • May 9, 2023
For Maine to meet its aggressive — and necessary — goals for responding to climate change and transitioning to renewable energy, we must move fast and, as importantly, we must be smart. Offshore wind — done right — is an important part of the solution, and doing it right means balancing the very real concerns of the lobster industry and protecting and supporting Mainers and the environment. I have proposed LD 1818, An Act Regarding Port Facilities Relating to Offshore Wind Power Projects. If we’re going to build offshore wind, we will need to develop new, innovative ports facilities along our coast. And this process should be led by Maine communities, not the federal government or a large corporation. It should be led by Mainers. ~ Sen. Chip Curry, Belfast