On Friday, he met with local, county, and state leaders in Talbot County to discuss pressing concerns and achievements spanning Maryland’s eastern shore.
On Friday, the Fenwick Island Town Council is scheduled to discuss and vote to decide if the town will join Ocean City as a co-plaintiff in legal action to vacate and set aside federal approval of the Maryland Offshore Wind Project.
Wind farm company Orsted also has big plans for next year as it continues to plan for two sprawling wind farms off the coast of Ocean City. The first project is slated for a 2026 completion.
Crystal Steel in Federalsburg will supply steel components for the foundations of the wind turbines near the Maryland and Delaware state line. Before workers get started, they have to be certified. This will happen at the Arcon Training Center in Salisbury, which lead trainer Kevin Mathews says will bring economic benefits to the county.
Wicomico County looks to benefit from the budding wind energy industry. A Salisbury business, Arcon Training Center, recently received certification from the Global Wind Organization, to provide safety training to those people who work on wind turbines.
