Abstract
Given the likelihood of the development of offshore wind farms in Maine and the increasingly politicized nature of discussions about wind power in general, there is a need for more systematic information on Mainers’ opinions about offshore wind power. In this article, James Acheson provides information on the range of public opinion about offshore wind power based on a survey of people in Midcoast Maine. He also assesses the accuracy of some public concerns and discusses the broader policy issues raised about offshore wind development