“With the price of oil approaching $90 per barrel, increasing calls for energy independence and action on global warming it’s sad and disappointing that the Cape Cod Commission would vote to deny Cape Wind’s application for its buried electric cables to deliver 75% of the Cape and Islands electricity with clean, renewable energy.

“The Commission’s denial based, not on the merits but, on claims that Cape Wind provided insufficient information does not square with the record. Since 2001, Cape Wind has been providing extensive information about these cables to the Cape Cod Commission and State and Federal agencies. In fact, in 2005 the Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board approved Cape Wind’s electric cable because it found that Cape Wind would provide needed renewable electricity, deliver significant air quality benefits, lower electric costs and increase electric transmission reliability. In 2007, the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs approved Cape Wind’s Final Environmental Impact Report and Massachusetts Environmental Secretary, Ian Bowles, wrote:

‘Overall, the project represents a balanced and thoughtful commitment to action that will contribute to the long term preservation and enhancement of our environment.’

“Cape Wind is committed to ensuring that Massachusetts becomes a global leader in offshore renewable energy while contributing to a healthier environment and increased energy and economic security. We intend to pursue the necessary relief required to override the Cape Cod Commission’s attempt to delay important renewable energy benefits for Massachusetts citizens.”