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Federal, state officials sign memorandum to boost wind power


Maryland and federal officials signed an agreement Friday pledging cooperation as they move forward on planning for off-shore wind power projects.

Wes Moore (D) shakes hands with Interior Secretary Deb Haaland in Annapolis, where state and federal officials signed an agreement on off-shore wind power. The memorandum itself contains few specifics, but commits agencies from both the state and federal government to continue meeting as they work to identify areas for siting and leasing wind turbines in the ocean. “With today’s partnership agreement, the Biden-Harris Administration accelerates our work in lock step with key state partners like Maryland to build the American offshore wind industry.

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