Energy Dept. issues call to advance offshore wind R&D

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The notices say it hopes to discover "what upgrades to existing facilities or new facilities ... and what specific tests and analyses could be carried out ... in order to advance the U.S. offshore wind industry." Utility Dive (8/1)       Local leader urges Md. lawmakers to embrace renewables Renewables are poised for slow growth in Maryland and lawmakers must undo barriers delaying the industry's progression, says Food and Water Watch Research Director Patrick Woodall. "They need to increase their target goal to 100% renewable," he adds. Public News Service (8/2)       CAREERS IN WIND powered by Marketing Coordinator AMERICAN WIND ENERGY ASSOCIATION - Washington DC, Dist. Columbia Data Scientist NRG SYSTEMS, INC. - Hinesburg, Vermont Technical Sales Manager for Remote Sensing NRG SYSTEMS, INC. - Hinesburg, Vermont View More Listings | Post a Job None can love freedom heartily, but good men: the rest love not freedom, but license. 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