Rep. Andy Harris hosts anti-wind hearing in Ocean City ahead of final authorization of US WIND project
US Representative Andy Harris hosted a hearing in Ocean City Saturday to push back against efforts from US WIND to develop offshore wind power off the coast of Ocean City. Rep. Harris tells 47ABC he is opposed to projects proposed both by Orsted and US WIND, but the event focused on the US WIND plan that is in its final approval stage from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). “Once you you drive these out, the pilings and you put these windmills up, they’re going to be there a long time,”Rep. Harris said. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan says they do not support it the measure moving forward, citing damage to their local industries. “You have the concerns of the commercial fishermen, the recreational fishermen, the environment, environmentalists, there are so many there are so many more questions than answers,” Meehan said. more, >>click to read<< 19:43
This was an incredible hearing. All speakers provided evidence for each of their talking points.
In summary, Offshore wind will cause radar interference for US Military and US Coastguards, putting our nation at risk. The loss of fisheries will cause economic chaos for the industry and place a dependence on foreign seafood. The intermittent electricity requires a backup energy source which we will all pay for. The deaths of marine mammals, fish and horseshoe crabs will be catastrophic. All of this won’t put a dent in reducing what they call “climate change.” ”
Citizens need to wake up and join the fight against offshore wind before it’s too late.