December 13, 2016 To Whom It May Concern: We appreciate the opportunity to comment on New England Aqua Ventus’ wind energy project off of Monhegan Island through the NEPA process. We have been following this project’s evolution since 2014 and have steadfastly believed that it is a poorly sited project from the perspective of wildlife… Read More
Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee (CBAC) Formation and Progress to Date
On July 26, 2016, the Monhegan community registered voters gathered at the Church to vote on the following articles. All articles passed as written. At the next regularly scheduled monthly assessors meeting on August 9th, the advisory committee members were appointed by the assessors. Members are: Tara Hire, First assessor Greg Rollins, Third assessor Chris… Read More
Community Meeting with Updates on NEAV/MAV Offshore Wind Project
Community Meeting with Updates on NEAV/MAV Offshore Wind Project Tuesday, December 13, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Monhegan School House Please join us for a community meeting regarding the proposed NEAV/MAV offshore wind project on December 13 at 5:30 pm. at the school moderated by Laura Singer. The purpose of this meeting is to bring… Read More
Update on Cable Route
After a discussion late this week with Nate Johnson, of New England AquaVentus and Ocean Renewable Power Company, we would like to pass on the news he shared. Although no decisions are being made, NEAV is looking with renewed focus at the viability of bringing the sub sea cable from the test site ashore in… Read More
ICDS Cable Blog
In our continued attempt to learn about the potential benefits and challenges or impacts the proposed offshore wind project may have on Monhegan and in wanting to better understand our options to make an informed decision, Dan Fisher of ICDS was asked to give his professional opinion on the electric cable as an option for… Read More
Results of a Survey of the Monhegan Community by the Monhegan Energy Task Force – July 2016
The pursuit of a Community Benefit Agreement between Monhegan Plantation and Maine Aqua Ventus (MAV) will need to be approved by a special vote of Monhegan residents, which is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, July 26. The Monhegan Energy Task Force (METF) held a third survey in (Survey #3) to get a better understanding… Read More
Provision of Power vs. Alternative Benefit
Draft 7-5-1016 Maine Aqua Ventus – Monhegan Plantation Power District Provision of Power vs. Alternative Benefit (PDF Version) Under the Term Sheet approved by the Maine Public Utilities Commission, MAV will provide Monhegan with benefits as follows (Pages 4-5 under the Local Benefit Obligations): “4. Monhegan Plantation Benefits. Provide electric energy to the Monhegan Island Plantation… Read More
Maine Aqua Ventus Experts Panel – Recording & Notes
On June 23, the University of Maine and the Monhegan Energy Task Force hosted a panel Purpose to provide a forum for community members to ask questions of various experts involved in the Maine Aqua Ventus offshore wind demonstration project and to discuss the positive and negative aspects of the potential Community Benefits being discussed as… Read More
METF Community Survey #3
Questions & Answers about the Maine Aqua Ventus Demonstration Project and Potential Community Benefits Agreement
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