Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar hosted a meeting with Governors and representatives of Atlantic Coast states to discuss a regional approach to wind energy development on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) on Friday. In attendance were Governor John Baldacci (Maine), Governor Donald L. Carcieri (Rhode Island), Governor Jack Markell (Delaware), Governor Bob McDonnell (Virginia), Governor Martin O'Malley (Maryland) and Governor Deval Patrick (Massachusetts) joined via phone.
Here are highlights from a press conference after the meeting:This seems like it a pretty important gathering with Governors from both sides of the aisle and those who couldn't attend were able to call in via phone. So where was our Governor?
Are we not looking to take a regional approach to development of wind energy? It's not like we have a coastline and water to work with. Maybe he sent a representative and no article chose to mention it (I checked 3), but wouldn't you think our Governor would seek out these opportunities for development, especially when they're dropped in his lap? And after all the talking he's done about getting rid of regulations, he skips a meeting on streamlining energy development? Lets hope his lack of attendance isn't an indication of his commitment to renewable energy.
