Offshore Wind Resource Hub
Your independent source for offshore wind news, information, and updates.
This resource hub offers current information and tools to help marine stakeholders contribute constructively and effectively in discussions about offshore wind development in the Gulf of Maine. Use this hub to find objective information, explanations of the development and leasing processes, research summaries, and opportunities to engage.
Our Goals
- Provide a platform where you can easily access and understand the complex information surrounding floating offshore wind
- Synthesize recent reports, share environmental studies, and support stakeholders with the insights needed to engage in the development process
- Address the specific concerns, questions, and opportunities that we have heard from fishermen and stakeholders
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Latest Resources
Downloadable PDF guides for Draft WEA, Suitability Model, & Proposed Sale Notice.
- Gulf of Maine Final Wind Energy Areas
- Gulf of Maine Spatial Suitability Model
- Proposed Sale Notice Guide
- Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs): What do we know about them?
- History of Offshore Wind in Maine
- Draft Wind Energy Areas Guide
- Suitability Model Guide
Explore Our Latest Newsletter
Check out our newest issue for updates on the federal process, upcoming opportunities to provide public comment, and new resources to help you engage in the offshore wind development process.
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