July 25, 2019 — On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Boyd K. Rutherford and other state leaders joined Tradepoint Atlantic and Ørsted U.S. Offshore Wind in Sparrows Point to announce their partnership to develop the first-ever offshore wind energy center in Maryland.
The announcement is the latest development of Ørsted’s Skipjack offshore wind farm located 19.5 miles off the coast of Maryland, and the expansion of the state’s offshore wind energy industry and workforce.
The project is a continued push for the state to reduce its carbon emissions for years to come.
In addition to the environmental benefits, local leaders like Mike Dunn with the Greater Salisbury Committee says there could also be a boost to the local economy as well.
“Once the build out comes we think there’s the possibility for several hundred jobs here on the lower shore over the next twenty five years,” he said.