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Tapping Offshore Wind
Offshore wind farms have the potential to create jobs in struggling states like Michigan, but uncertainty in the permitting process continues to slow projects down.(Photo courtesy of the US DOE)
It’s been nine years since developers first proposed a wind farm off Cape Cod. You can now find offshore wind proposals in just about any state with a coastline. But these are still just proposals. Dustin Dwyer has a look at what needs to change before the U.S. can tap into its offshore wind potential:
Learn more about wind energy from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory
A related article on the policy debates surrounding offshore wind facilities
Producer: Dustin Dwyer
Release Date: March 9, 2010
Running Time: :49