Siting Analysis for Potential Near-Term Offshore Wind Farm Development: Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina- Phase 2A of the Southeast Ocean-Based Renewable Energy Infrastructure Project

Source/Sponsor: 
Georgia Environmental Facilities Authority (GEFA); North Carolina State Energy Office (NCSEO); South Carolina State Energy Office (SCEO); Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE); US Department of Energy (DOE)
Creator/Author: 
Geo-Marine, Inc. (GMI)
Description: 

Overview of multi-phased project to identify offshore areas off of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia where offshore wind energy (300 MW or larger) may be most feasible, taking into consideration geological, environmental, economic, military, transportation, and other constraints.

Tags: 
environmental impact, user conflicts
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Publication Date: 
Thursday, March 29, 2012
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Resource Type: 
Presentation
State: 
Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Subject: 
Government Policy & Regulation
Siting, Leasing, & Permitting
Environmental/Marine Use Compatibility
Coastal & Ocean Management Planning
Siting, Leasing, & Permitting
Site Identification & Resource Assessment