Several New England business, community and labor leaders gathered today to announce the formation of a new energy advocacy group, the New England Wind Power Council.
The group aims to promote mainly offshore wind power projects, along with economic development opportunities, in the region.
“This is the perfect time to establish a wind power advocacy organization in New England,” states Dean Festa, council spokesperson. “With a new governor in Connecticut who has shown enthusiasm for renewable energy sources, including wind power, within his first 30 days in office, and now Eversource becoming a partner in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island area wind projects last week, our council can make an impact in helping the United States become a global wind power leader.”
