Wedoany.com Report-Jun 10, US Wind has obtained an air quality permit from the Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Administration, marking the final state approval needed for its offshore wind project. This follows the federal government’s approval of the project’s Construction and Operations Plan (COP) by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in December, allowing construction to proceed.

Located approximately 10 nautical miles off Ocean City, Maryland, and nine nautical miles off Sussex County, Delaware, the project is designed to generate up to 2.2 gigawatts of renewable energy, capable of powering over 718,000 homes on the Delmarva Peninsula. The approved COP includes up to 114 wind turbine generators, four offshore substations, a meteorological tower, and up to four offshore export cable corridors with subsea transmission cables landing in Sussex County, Delaware.

The Maryland Department of the Environment confirmed: “The proposed construction and commissioning of the offshore wind project would not cause violations of any applicable air pollution control regulations.” This permit was the last state-level requirement, completing the regulatory framework for the project.

Jeff Grybowski, CEO of US Wind, stated: “After a thorough, science-based review process and multiple opportunities for feedback from the community, we’re pleased to have secured this final permit from the Maryland Department of the Environment. We look forward to continued engagement with the state as work to bring this critical energy project online.”

The project represents a significant step toward expanding renewable energy capacity in the region, supporting sustainable energy goals and enhancing energy security for Maryland and Delaware communities. US Wind plans to maintain close collaboration with state authorities as construction advances, ensuring alignment with environmental and community standards.