Wind energy companies test waters for offshore projects

The federal government on Tuesday issued its first exploratory leases for wind energy projects on the Outer Continental Shelf, the first step of what could be a race to harness the powerful Atlantic winds not far from major population centers on the East Coast.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news165003225.html">Wind energy companies test waters for offshore projects</a></p> <p>The federal government on Tuesday issued its first exploratory leases for wind energy projects on the Outer Continental Shelf, the first step of what could be a race to harness the powerful Atlantic winds not far from major population centers on the East Coast.</p>