DOI Identifies 80,000 Acres for Maryland Offshore Wind

DOI’s proposed Maryland 80,000 acre offshore wind lease sale aims to harness up to 1,450 MW of wind energy, enough to supply 300,000 homes.   On December 17, 2013, the Department of Interior (DOI) announced a proposed notice of sale for approximately 80,000 acres of Maryland offshore area for commercial wind energy development.  The proposed…