September 2008
Status of US Offshore Wind Development Activity by State
Public sector initiatives and responses to development proposals

Great Lakes

Great Lakes Wind Collaborative

ACTION:

Established in 2008 to build consensus, identify and address issues affecting the planning, development and operation of wind power facilities in the Great Lakes region.  First year funding from Wind Powering America and a major wind company ($100k total). GLWC has been formally adopted as an initiative of the Great Lakes Commission, which will serve as Secretariat, providing staff support. Membership includes 9 states/provinces; US and Canadian agencies, industry, academic, environmental and stakeholder interests.

STATUS:

GLWC established an offshore wind working group

California
Delaware
Georgia
GREAT LAKES
Indiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Wisconsin
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