Do you have a question about the MAV project? Is there an answer already out there? In an attempt to help people understand the MAV project and the potential Community Benefits Agreement being discussed on Monhegan, we have compiled all the Q & A from the past two years and arranged it by topic area…. Read More
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions from April 5 Community Meeting
Community Questions Answered by SGC Engineering
Reimbursement for METF activities
The following post was written by METF Co-Chair Marian Chioffi to explain the payments made to METF by the University of Maine as reimbursement for legal fees, surveying costs, and time/effort. There’s been a lot of discussion about MAV paying Monhegan. In our effort to be as transparent as possible about the workings of METF,… Read More
Changes to tourism caused by the MAV project
Update: The Tourism Impact Report is available here: Summer 2014 Monhegan Island Tourism Tech Report 6-3-16 The answer to this FAQ was provided by Maine Aqua Ventus. Question: How is Maine Aqua Ventus I GP LLC (MAV) planning to characterize the potential changes to tourism caused by the project? Answer: Maine Aqua Ventus I GP LLC is… Read More
Questions from the community, answers from MAV
The following is a series of questions from community members and the general public with answers provided by the University of Maine and the Maine Aqua Ventus (MAV) team. Question (Q): What is the estimated life of platforms? Answer (A): 60-75 years – The full life depends on accounting methods for depreciation and amortization. Q:… Read More
Location of the Maine Aqua Ventus Turbines
The answer to this FAQ was provided by Maine Aqua Ventus. Q: Where will the turbines be deployed and how big will they be? A: The turbines would be located at the State of Maine selected Deepwater Offshore Wind Test Site in State waters approximately 2.5 miles south of Monhegan Island, Lincoln County, Maine and… Read More
How will this pilot project be financed?
There are four components to Maine Aqua Ventus’ financial plan. First, the current partners are making investments in the project. Second, the Department of Energy (DOE) can grant the project up to $46.6 million starting in 2014. Third, the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) can provide a contract to purchase power. Fourth, private sector investment… Read More
Maine Aqua Ventus I Project Timeline
The timeline for the Maine Aqua Ventus I project is still under development. As the timeline changes, updates will be shared on Monhegan Energy Info. Phase 1: Design, Engineering, and Pre-permitting (April 2013- May 2014) Maine Aqua Ventus completes baseline information collection and 50% Design/Engineering/ Pre-permitting phase January 2014 – MPUC approves term sheet February 2014 –… Read More
How loud will the turbines be?
The answer to this FAQ was provided by Maine Aqua Ventus. The acoustic modeling study cited in this blog is available here. In order to assess the potential for noise to reach the island, Maine Aqua Ventus consulted with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), a US Department of Energy Laboratory that specializes in assessing… Read More