The Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI), doing business as Gulf, has been awarded a $500,000 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) under the Renewable Energy Research and Development program (CFDA 81.087). The goal of this 3-year project is to create meaningful engagement that will lead to an equitable and effective offshore wind development process in the Gulf of Maine. GMRI will build an understanding of the informational, educational, cultural, and engagement needs of fishing communities regarding offshore wind development, and then develop resources and opportunities to inform and prepare these communities to participate in the offshore wind process. This work aims to enhance stakeholders' capacity to engage in discussions around community benefit agreements and power purchase agreements, and promote shared success for fishing communities' long-term resilience through co-creating solutions that bolster sustainable seafood harvesting and climate resilience.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $0 | 6/12/24 | ||
| Not listed | $500.0k | 3/21/24 |