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Maine plans to use offshore wind for half its energy needs by 2040 (techxplore.com)
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Maine plans to use offshore wind for half its energy needs by 2040::Maine will procure at least 3,000 megawatts of electricity from offshore wind turbines by 2040 under a bill signed Thursday by Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, enough to power about half of the state's electricity load.

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[–] ElPussyKangaroo@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

What's the impact of such projects on the local climate and weather?

[–] IchNichtenLichten@server1.duluth.lol 4 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If it’s replacing coal and gas, it’s a big benefit.

[–] PlaidBaron@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Maine is primarily hydro so half by wind is an odd goal for that state. Boosting wind production is good and theres lots of it there, but its not like theyre burning mostly coal or anything.