OCEAN CITY, Md. – Officials in Ocean City are backing Worcester County, Maryland, and Sussex County, Delaware, following their stance against US Wind’s plans to introduce offshore wind energy to the Delmarva coastline. This was stated in a recent announcement.
On Tuesday, the Worcester County Commission revealed intentions to potentially utilize eminent domain to block U.S. Wind from acquiring a wholesale seafood facility at the commercial port located in West Ocean City. In response to this, a 4-1 vote by the Sussex County Council denied U.S. Wind’s request for conditional use to establish a transmission substation in Dagsboro, which would link offshore wind turbines to the energy grid.
Ocean City voiced their support for this decision on Wednesday, highlighting its significant impact on U.S. Wind’s intention to install 114 wind turbines less than 11 miles off the coast. Officials from Ocean City pointed out the possible adverse effects of the proposed project on the environment, coastal scenery, and the local economy as key reasons for their firm opposition.
In a statement released on December 18, Ocean City also took aim at lawmakers from both the state and federal level, criticizing them for allegedly ignoring facts and the concerns of voters when approving US Wind’s proposals.
“I want to thank the Worcester County Commissioners and Sussex County Councilors for making the right choice and genuinely representing the constituents who elected them,” declared Mayor Rick Meehan.
