A new factory that will build the foundations for wind turbines and other components will open at Sparrows Point. It is part of Orsted, Maryland’s shore-to-shore supply chain operation. The facility will employ 125 union construction workers and create 20 professional jobs. Democratic Governor Wes Moore called the site sacred ground. The foundation on which Maryland became the offshore wind capital of America. Moore said, “The ability to see something before others do. The ability to invest in something before others are ready. The ability to see what the future will look like before others have a chance to see for themselves.” Moore expressed his vision for a cleaner, greener future for Maryland as he participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for a new manufacturing plant in Tradepoint Atlantic. Orsted, a wind turbine company, is building a facility to manufacture components for use in turbines across the country. “Here at Tradepoint Atlantic, workers will assemble the inner platforms that will house the wiring and sensors and allow technicians access to the turbines for maintenance. The facility here will also manufacture the outer platforms where personnel and equipment can now be transported at sea safely even in inclement weather,” he said. David Hardy, group executive vice president and CEO of the Americas at Ørsted.For Sparrows Point, site of the former Bethlehem steel mill.The area offers logistical advantages.“The combination of deep water access, robust infrastructure and connectivity Railroads and plentiful real estate makes the trading point a perfect fit for offshore wind.” Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olzewski, a Democrat, said Maryland is more sophisticated in offshore wind projects up and down the East Coast. The plant will employ 20 employees, and the construction alone will create 125 union jobs. “This will provide health care, a living wage and retirement security,” said Jermaine Jones, director of Baltimore/DC Building Trades.Moore also signed three bills at the groundbreaking event that advances the future of clean energy in Maryland. The legislation quadruples the state’s offshore wind capacity goal to 8.5 gigawatts by 2031. Another law reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and he signed a measure that provides discounts to companies that buy electric vehicles. “(These laws) will help us accelerate Maryland’s transition from an oil- and gas-powered nation to a clean-energy nation,” Moore said. The three bills signed by the governor help solidify the state’s commitment to an energy future.
A new factory that will build the foundations for wind turbines and other components will open at Sparrows Point. It is part of Orsted Maryland’s shore-to-shore supply chain operation.
The facility will employ 125 union construction workers and create 20 professional jobs. Democratic Governor Wes Moore called the site sacred ground. The foundation on which Maryland became the offshore wind capital of America.
Moore said, “The ability to see something before others do. The ability to invest in something before others are ready. The ability to see what the future will look like before others have a chance to see for themselves.”
Moore expressed his vision for a cleaner, greener future for Maryland as he participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for a new manufacturing plant in Tradepoint Atlantic. Orsted, a wind turbine company, is building a facility that will manufacture components for use in turbines across the country.
“Here at Tradepoint Atlantic, workers will assemble the inner platforms that will place wiring and sensors and allow technicians access to the turbine for maintenance. The facility here will also fabricate the outer platforms where personnel and equipment can now be safely transported at sea,” said David Hardy, Group Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer, Americas. Orsted’s “Even in Stormy Weather”.
Tradepoint Atlantic marks a transformation of Sparrows Point, site of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill. The region offers logistical advantages.
“The combination of deep water access, strong infrastructure, rail connectivity and abundant real estate makes Tradepoint a perfect fit for offshore winds,” said Kerry Doyle, Managing Director, Tradepoint Atlantic.
“This facility will make Sparrows Point, Baltimore County, and the state of Maryland more sophisticated in offshore wind projects up and down the East Coast,” said Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olshewski.
The plant will employ 20 employees, and the construction alone will create 125 union jobs.
“It will provide Medicare, a living wage and retirement insurance,” said Jermaine Jones, director of Baltimore/DC Building Trades.
Moore also signed three bills at the groundbreaking event to solidify a clean energy future in Maryland. The legislation quadruples the state’s offshore wind capacity goal to 8.5 gigawatts by 2031. Another law reduces greenhouse gas emissions, and he signed a measure that provides discounts to companies that buy electric vehicles.
“(These bills) will help us accelerate Maryland’s transition from an oil and gas powered state to a clean energy state,” Moore said.
The three bills signed by the governor help solidify the state’s commitment to a clean energy future.