MAINE PUBLIC • December 10, 2024
Maine’s plan for a specialized offshore wind port on Sears Island appears to be in jeopardy after multiple failed attempts to secure federal funding for the project. President-elect Donald Trump’s open hostility to offshore wind also clouds the project's immediate future along with the state’s ambition to lead the industry in the Gulf of Maine. Despite these obstacles, state officials said they are committed to the port, and insist floating offshore wind power is key to Maine's energy future and economic development.