A map which shows the best wind power for the Cape Cod regionThe US government today approved plans for a controversial wind power project off the coast of Cape Cod in Massachusetts, which, if built, would be the nation's first offshore wind farm. The company responsible for the project, Cape Wind , received a permit from the federal government to commence construction of the wind farm, which was announced by Interior Secretary Ken Salazar in Boston. Salazar said in statements at the event that he was "approving the Cape Wind project," which would "be the first of many projects up and down the Atlantic coast." Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick said that "America needs offshore wind power, and with this project, Massachusetts will lead the nation." He also commented that "Cape Wind is good for our environment and good for our energy needs," despite opposition from some groups. Supporters of the project say that it will provide up to 75\% of the power for the region, and will benefit the environment by providing a clean and renewable source of power, as well as providing hundreds of new jobs in the area during construction of the wind farm. Opponents, which included deceased US Senator Ted Kennedy , claim it will destroy the natural beauty of the region, and will raise the costs of electricity in the area.
A map which shows the best wind power for the Cape Cod regionThe US government today approved plans for a controversial wind power project off the coast of in Massachusetts, which, if built, would be the nation's first offshore wind farm. The company responsible for the project, , received a permit from the federal government to commence construction of the wind farm, which was announced by Interior Secretary in Boston. Salazar said in statements at the event that he was "approving the Cape Wind project," which would "be the first of many projects up and down the Atlantic coast." Massachusetts governor said that "America needs offshore wind power, and with this project, Massachusetts will lead the nation." He also commented that "Cape Wind is good for our environment and good for our energy needs," despite opposition from some groups. Supporters of the project say that it will provide up to 75\% of the power for the region, and will benefit the environment by providing a clean and renewable source of power, as well as providing hundreds of new jobs in the area during construction of the wind farm. Opponents, which included deceased US Senator , claim it will destroy the natural beauty of the region, and will raise the costs of electricity in the area.
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