LACEY, NJ Interested in learning more about offshore wind? New Jersey Resource Project, a community non-profit organization, is hosting a presentation to educate residents about offshore wind in Lacey on July 13.<\/p>\n
The presentation will explain both concerns and benefits of offshore wind, according to the event's description.<\/p>\n
\"Our goal it to make sure offshore wind works for us and help sustain our communities for generations,\" NJRP wrote.<\/p>\n
Two offshore wind projects are planned in the area. Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind would be off the shore of Long Beach Island, while Ocean Wind 1 is planned for Ocean City.<\/p>\n
Residents of Ocean City have voiced concerns about Ocean Wind 1, which would involve installing a substation in Lacey at the former Oyster Creek power plant. Read More: Wind Farm Substation To Be Built In Lacey<\/p>\n
Critics of Ocean Wind 1 say that the project would harm the local environment and hurt tourism.<\/p>\n
The presentation will be held on July 13 at 7 p.m., at 15 E Lacey Rd in Forked River. To RSVP or learn more, contact Jody at 732-575-0609 or jody@newjerseyop.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Read the original here:<\/p>\n Offshore Wind Presentation To Be Held In Lacey - Patch<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" LACEY, NJ Interested in learning more about offshore wind? New Jersey Resource Project, a community non-profit organization, is hosting a presentation to educate residents about offshore wind in Lacey on July 13 Continue reading