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Attempt to Kill Cape Cod Wind Project Could Have Major Implications for Nation's Clean Energy Future

The Cape Wind project—a 130-turbine wind farm proposed for federal waters in Nantucket Sound—is under attack. If built, this source of clean, renewable energy would be the first of its kind in the United States. However, a last-minute provision inserted in the Coast Guard bill may put an end to this critical project. Cape Wind has already undergone five years of exhaustive reviews and has passed regulatory muster by state, regional, and federal authorities.

America needs clean energy sources that do not deplete our natural resources or destroy our environment. Please urge your senators and representative to oppose provisions in the Coast Guard bill that would stifle much needed development of clean, renewable offshore wind power. Protect Nation's First Offshore Wind Farm

Dear Senator or Representative,

Please oppose provisions in the Coast Guard Authorization conference report that would stifle the country's first offshore wind development project--Cape Wind.

Cape Wind would produce enough clean, renewable energy to supply three-quarters of Cape Cod's energy needs.This project has already undergone exhaustive review and has passed regulatory muster by the Massachusetts Energy Facility Siting Board, the US Coast Guard, and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Without any hearing or debate, a special-interest provision inserted into this legislation would give the Governor of Massachusetts, who is opposed to Cape Wind, unilateral authority the kill it. This veto provision singles out the Cape Wind project and does not apply to other energy projects. This establishes an arbitrary barrier to a single project, not based on the merits of Cape Wind. I urge you to oppose provisions that would stifle this promising renewable energy development project.

Sincerely,Paulo Daniel

 

 

 

 

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What's At Stake:America needs clean energy sources that do not deplete our natural resources or destroy our environment. UCS supports the responsible development of offshore wind as an economical way to generate clean, renewable energy. The Cape Wind project has undergone five years of exhaustive reviews. The Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board found that the project’s low cost, clean, reliable energy is essential for the state’s energy needs. In addition, the US Coast Guard found that Cape Wind will not interfere with shipping or seafarers’ safety and the Army Corps of Engineers’ draft environmental impact statement concluded Cape Wind’s environmental benefits are compelling.

Section 414 of the Coast Guard conference report would give the Governor of Massachusetts unprecedented veto power over this one project. Mitt Romney ® opposes Cape Wind. More...