UNC Study Spells Good News For Offshore Wind
A landmark study on the feasibility of offshore wind power in North Carolina’s coastal waters is turning heads. The news reinforces what we have known for some time – that the Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation’s (OBOE) Offshore Wind Farm will be able to tap into an excellent energy resource in our own back yard.
Clean Energy A Breath Of Fresh Air For Workers
There is no shortage of information on hand about how the United States’ transition to clean and renewable energy spells good fortune for the environment and health of citizens who regularly use that energy. But one aspect frequently overlooked – the health and safety of workers in the energy industry – now has data to show that wind power’s safety benefits extend to the people who help to construct and maintain wind farms.
The Race To Lead In Renewable Energy: Can North Carolina Lead The Pack?
We recently came across a couple of intriguing articles worth passing along. Both share a common theme – the American energy markets face major challenges from competitors who seek to take the lead in renewable energy, including wind power. Some countries already have. Projects like Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation’s (OBOE) Offshore Wind Farm can help the U.S. energy industry to position itself as a world leader, but several critical elements are needed to aid the effort. Our offshore wind project can flourish if given the proper commitment from government.
North Carolina Is Ready For Clean Energy
Of the many factors motivating Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation (OBOE) and its plans to develop an offshore wind farm, perhaps none is as refreshing to us as North Carolina’s enthusiasm about clean energy. Our state has demonstrated openness to alternative sources of energy that bring power to residents and businesses, while limiting our environmental footprint. As OBOE’s first renewable energy project, an offshore wind farm in North Carolina will continue this trend.
New York Study Demonstrates Wind Energy’s Reduced Environmental Footprint
A recent study commissioned by the State of New York yielded some encouraging news for wind farms such as the Offshore Wind Preserve planned by Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation (OBOE) – most notably, that wind development’s environmental impact is smallest among the six major types of energy generation.
OBOE: A Proud American Wind Energy Association Member
Listed on the Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation (OBOE) Web site is the logo designating the company as a member of the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA). We are proud to carry that affiliation. AWEA is the leading wind energy association in the United States, and it has a critical role in the evolving policies and the spread of information about renewable projects such as our Offshore Wind Farm.
North Carolina’s Renewable Energy Stimulus Funding A Step In The Right Direction
North Carolina is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to growing resources for renewable energy. U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced in late June that the state will receive $30 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds, to be used by the Department of Energy’s State Energy [...]
North Carolina’s Coast Well-Suited For Offshore Wind Production
Offshore wind farms are producing energy in Europe. The population density there limits the availability of on-land wind sites; fortunately, the coastlines in areas like the United Kingdom have large regions of shallow waters that are suitable for operating offshore wind farms. The European energy industry has constructed offshore wind farms on a significant scale. Moreover, there is strong government support for the offshore wind industry. According to the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA), wind accounted for 43 percent of the continent’s new electricity generating capacity in 2008.
The Case For Offshore Wind Farms
The frequency of new offshore wind farm projects has heightened as the global focus on renewable energy and improving our environmental impact continues to gain traction. Outer Banks Ocean Energy Corporation’s (OBOE) strategy for developing offshore wind energy in North Carolina comes at a time when the call for renewable energy goes all the way up to the White House, where President Obama has made a push for renewable energy, including the development and operation of offshore wind farms in the United States. There are a number of proposed domestic offshore wind farms (including those in New Jersey and Delaware), and in a North Carolina climate so hospitable to offshore wind energy, OBOE already has begun work to make offshore wind power available.
A New Day For Offshore Wind Energy In North Carolina
There is significant change happening within the energy industry. As time progresses and the need for a dynamic shift in energy policy becomes more apparent, the old model of providing energy is giving way to innovative ideas and technologies designed to rethink our methods for supplying North Carolina with sufficient and reliable energy.