Offshore wind proposals take off across East Coast
A sweep of offshore wind plans spans six states from Massachusetts to New York. Cape Wind aims for 130 turbines offshore Nantucket Sound with 420 megawatts, targeting operation by 2011. Bluewater Wind pursues 60 to 200 turbines off Delmarva, generating 200 to 600 megawatts and first power by 2012. Maryland Delaware Rhode Island New Jersey and New York explore bids and testing amid debates on cost impact.
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Cruise itineraries shift to cut fuel costs and affect ports
The cruise industry weighs fuel efficiency overhauled itineraries, potentially boosting Maine port Bar Harbor and Portland visits while hurting Atlantic Canada towns. Royal Caribbean and major lines eye routes cutting fuel use, with Bar Harbor passengers spending about 105 dollars ashore per visit. Atlantic Canada ports saw a 33 percent rise in ship calls 2000 to 2007, while Saint John and others brace for shifts in traffic and revenue.
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