EASTPORT, Maine — The nation’s first commercial tidal energy project was dedicated Tuesday in this northeastern-most city of the United States, the beginning of a new industry that energy officials project could someday generate a significant portion of the nation’s electricity.
This project, developed by Ocean Renewable Power Co. of Portland, Maine, is a small first step toward this future. The tidal generator that will soon be lowered to the seafloor near here will become part of a network of 20 underwater turbines in this area, producing enough electricity to power some 1,200 homes.
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Main's govenor is doing a great job of leading his state. His leadersip is attracting new business and prosperity for Mainers.
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So this means you can stop ruining every ridge line in New England with industrial windmills... right??!?!?!!?
Maine's governor leading state into bankruptcy. 25 cents KW hour, wow.
Hooray, they finally did it! As Erin Ailworth notes, FDR proposed tidal power in Eastern Maine, but coal won out. Finally, we add tidal energy to wind power to meet the country's expanding energy budget.