As offshore wind nears reality, coastal groups say they feel ‘steamrolled’

U.S. offshore wind moved a step closer to reality when the Biden administration gave a favorable review earlier this month to the Vineyard Wind Farm project, which is slated to be America’s first large-scale offshore wind farm. As offshore wind development progresses, including Maryland’s two projects, the industry faces a “strained” relationship with coastal communities. Maryland’s coastal communities have concerns about offshore wind but say they’re being ignored by the industry and government.