A Critical Juncture for Offshore Wind

March 17, 2017

Offshore Windmill

Maryland is poised to be a leader in developing offshore wind.

Four years ago, the state passed the Offshore Wind Act, which put into place the building blocks for offshore wind development off of Maryland’s coast. Four years later, we are so close to offshore wind becoming a reality, but this moment is the most critical juncture in the process. Now, we need the Public Service Commission (PSC) to approve a project.

Sierra Club hosted a great webinar recently with the Maryland Climate Coalition about the opportunity for Maryland to build the largest offshore wind farm on the East Coast and how you can help make sure that happens.

You can view a recording of the webinar on YouTube at https://youtu.be/VU1R_G89RM0

Whether or not you were able to join us last night, please share it with your community!

View a factsheet about Offshore Wind in Maryland at http://bit.ly/oswfactsheet

The Public Services Commission needs to hear from people like you about why Maryland needs offshore wind.

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Berlin Hearing

WHEN: Saturday, March 25, 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
WHERE: Stephen Decatur Middle School Cafeteria, 9815 Seahawk Road, Berlin, MD 21811
RSVP: http://sc.org/MDOffshoreWindHearing
CARPOOL (drivers & riders wanted): http://bit.ly/25carpool

Annapolis Hearing

WHEN: Thursday, March 30, 2017 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
WHERE: Joint Committee Hearing Room Legislative Services Building, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401
RSVP: http://sc.org/MDOffshoreWindHearing
CARPOOL (drivers & riders wanted): http://bit.ly/30carpool

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Whether or not you can attend a hearing, please sign our petition here: bit.ly/mdosw

###Carpool Instructions###

Can you be a driver? Follow a link above for the hearing you want to attend.

Step 1) Add your car: Click on the blue vehicle symbol and fill out the appropriate information. Please identify a specific meet up place in the "notes" section if needed.

Step 2) Wait for passengers to join: Passengers within your area or those who would like to drive with you will choose your car. After they join, you will be able to view their contact information. From there, you can contact them to make further arrangements.

Need a ride? Follow a link above for the hearing you want to attend.

Step 1) Join a car: Click on "details" below each car symbol to view the information. After selecting a car, click "join" and fill out the appropriate information. If there is no appropriate car, you can click on "join waitlist" until there is one available.

Step 2) Contact driver: After joining a car, you and the driver can contact one another to make further arrangements.