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This [Cape Wind project] is precisely the kind of renewable energy that pretty much every Earth Day speech since 1970 has demanded that we develop. Now that it's finally here, though--now that we're talking about particular windmills in particular places, not abstract and squeaky clean 'wind power'--people aren't so sure...But I've given my share of Earth Day speeches, and seen the effect they had. Sooner or later you've got to do something.
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Patrick leads celebration of New Bedford's Cape Wind coup
Thursday, October 21, 2010
To whistles and raucous applause, Gov. Deval Patrick on Wednesday formally announced the plan to construct in New Bedford the country's first port facility designed specifically to support the assembly and installation of offshore wind projects.
Cape Wind, a project that is another first for the U.S., will use the facility during its construction and manufacturing phases, directly creating as many as 1,000 jobs in Southeastern Massachusetts and positioning New Bedford to attract many more as the offshore wind industry continues to grow, officials said.
"The city of New Bedford was once known as the city that lights the world," Patrick said. "Well, by God, the city of New Bedford is going to be known again as the city that lights the world."
The new terminal also will be available for other marine commercial and industrial activities when not being used for offshore wind projects.
A celebratory mood suffused the crowd of more than 100 people who gathered to hear the announcement on an asphalt parking lot off Blackmer Street that will become part of the $35 million New Bedford Marine Commerce Terminal, with many people proclaiming the day as a great one for the city and the state.
Note: Click here to read this article in the New Bedford Standard Times
Click here to view a video of Governor Patrick's announcement |
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