Statoil Halts Offshore Wind Project After UMaine Given Chance to Submit Proposal, Media Report

According to several media reports, Statoil North America is putting its offshore wind energy project on hold because of change’s to the state’s energy policy that allows the University of Maine to get a second chance to submit a proposal to the state. The Bangor Daily News, WABI (Channel 5), Portland Press Herald, Renewable Energy News and Maine Public Broadcasting Network were among several news organizations to carry reports.