Maryland has the support for offshore wind power

Regarding the Jan. 23 Metro article “O’Malley to submit new wind proposal”:

I take exception to referring to the development of offshore wind power as a 2011 “policy failure.”This push for renewable energy in Maryland isn’t simply a case of environmental organizations championing a greener future. There is a large and diverse mix of supporters, including business leaders, faith leaders, manufacturers and labor unions, fighting for the development of offshore wind energy.

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The fact that a wind bill is back again in 2012 is a testament to this strong political and grass-roots support for the industry in Maryland, despite expected opposition from big-money “lobbyists for energy firms.”

It’s true that adding $2 each month to residential utility bills for wind energy is a deterrent, but as we’ve seen, there are no guarantees that fossil fuel costs will stabilize and remain that way. Plus, polling has shown that nearly two-thirds of Maryland voters not only want to see offshore wind power developed but would be willing to pay the $2 more per month to support it.

Why? Because they know that developing clean, offshore wind farms would create jobs and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Art Fabel, Rockville

Corey Himrod, Fairfax

The writers are a volunteer and a fellow, respectively, at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network.