Ohio Supreme Court Rules Lake Erie Offshore Wind Project Can Move Forward
In the 6-1 ruling, the court found that the Ohio Power Siting Board properly issued a permit that allows construction of Icebreaker Wind to move ahead.
One-third of the power from the wind farm is already under contract with the City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County and with its permit secure, LEEDCo can now focus on marketing the remaining two-thirds of the electricity it will produce.
The company proposes to construct a six-turbine wind farm about 10 miles off the coast of Lake Erie near Cleveland.
Regional Ocean Partnerships Might Mean New Opportunities for the Great Lakes
In June, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published draft guidance that would allow new Regional Ocean Partnerships (ROP), including ones on the Great Lakes. ROPs have been around... Read More
Ferries Could Provide Early Lessons on Electrification
In July, the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Governors & Premiers (GSGP) released a new study on vessel electrification titled “Ferry Electrification in the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Maritime Transportation System.” ... Read More