The Obama administration joined with the governors of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, New York and Pennsylvania to sign a memorandum of understanding that will streamline the efficient and responsible development of offshore wind resources in the Great Lakes.
The MOU will enhance collaboration between federal and state agencies to speed review of proposed offshore wind projects.
Specifically, federal and state agencies will develop an action plan that sets priorities and recommends steps for achieving efficient and responsible evaluation of proposed offshore wind power projects in the Great Lakes region.
