George Hagerman - Environmental and Energy Study Institute
George Hagerman - Environmental and Energy Study Institute
George Hagerman - Environmental and Energy Study Institute
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Presentation Outline<br />
Proposal for “Green Power Superhighway” in context<br />
with magnitude <strong>and</strong> distribution ib ti of US wind resources<br />
Offshore wind technology overview<br />
Economic development benefits of offshore wind for<br />
local maritime economies <strong>and</strong> job creation potential<br />
<strong>Energy</strong> security <strong>and</strong> long-term price stability benefits to<br />
U.S Navy; alignment with DOD RPS (25% by 2025)<br />
Ongoing NREL <strong>and</strong> utility modeling of US 20% wind<br />
scenarios will help inform policy making; recommend<br />
exp<strong>and</strong>ing to include economic development impacts<br />
<strong>and</strong> adding other renewable energy resources
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