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National Green Energy Council President Congratulates Governor Patrick of Massachusetts on Offshore Wind Project

National GEC President, Ralph Avallone traveled to Boston, Massachusetts where he was closing keynote speaker at the Green Economy Conference at the Hynes Convention Center.

At the conference Mr. Avallone congratulated Massachusetts Governor Patrick on his support of a massive offshore wind turbine project. On APRIL 28, 2010 U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Ken Salazar announced his approval of Cape Wind with a favorable Record of Decision for the project to be constructed on Horseshoe Shoal in Nantucket Sound off the coast of Massachusetts.

“Secretary Salazar’s decision today to approve Cape Wind has launched the American offshore wind industry. It allows our nation to harness an abundant and inexhaustible clean energy source for greater energy independence, a healthier environment and green jobs,” said Cape Wind President Jim Gordon.

This project created a near decade long permitting path for Cape wind.”What enabled Cape Wind to reach this crucial milestone is the steadfast support of leading environmental, labor, health and trade organizations and the support of the overwhelming majority of Massachusetts citizens who have repeatedly made their voices heard. We also appreciate Governor Deval Patrick’s support, vision and leadership to make Massachusetts a global leader in offshore renewables and the clean energy economy. Thank you to all those who made this day possible,” Gordon added.

The project proposes to construct 130 wind turbines five miles off the coast of Cape Cod, the first time an offshore wind project has passed federal approval.

The next day, in New Jersey, a company called Fishermen’s Energy launched a buoy to measure wind speed and temperatures to determine the best location to site turbines. If all goes as the company hopes, construction on up to 100 offshore turbines could begin next year, said spokeswoman Rhonda Jackson.

“Our organization presented a model in November of 2008 in our United States Energy Master Plan that we presented to Congress to create a daisy chain of off shore wind turbines from the tip of Maine down to the Florida Keys” said Avallone.

“We believe that these two states will show the nation that through public-private partnerships and a collaborative spirit we can and will show the world that America has truly entered the “Great Green Revolution”. Continued GEC National President Ralph Avallone.

“The National Green Energy Council is committed to continue our involvement in this opportunity to assist America in creating a new Green economy!”

To learn more about the efforts of the International Green Energy Council or to become a member go to: www.greenenergycouncil.com