Cape Cod’s transition to a sustainable energy future depends on having access to
ample supplies of renewable energy; and offshore wind is an absolutely essential
component of that vision.
The next important step in the process will be a decision by the Cape Cod Commission
on an application by Park City Wind. A Commission subcommittee will conduct a
hearing, and hopefully make a positive recommendation to the full Commission, at its
virtual meeting Tuesday, March 7th at 5 PM.
There will be an opportunity for all Cape Codders to voice their support for offshore
wind and we encourage everyone to attend virtually, testify and or submit letters of
support.
This is another one of the many small steps that we must take to make the
fundamental changes we need....please help bring about that change.
Your statement can be as simple as “I support the Park City Wind application and urge
the Commission to approve it” Or you can briefly add other supportive comments as
desired. There are some basic talking points below.
Thank you in advance. Please share this information with others who want to help
bring about a sustainable and healthy future for Cape Cod and the Islands.
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Hearing Background:
The Cape Cod Commission is the regional land use planning, economic development,
and regulatory agency created in 1990 to serve the citizens and 15 towns of Barnstable
County, Massachusetts. At this meeting, the subcommittee will discuss the Park City Wind project and may vote to make a recommendation to the full Commission on its decision. The project is subject to review as a Development of Regional Impact (DRI) pursuant to Sections 12 & 13 of the Cape Cod Commission Act, as amended. The hearing will be held virtually,
pursuant to Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, as extended. The DRI Application, a route map, and other project materials may be accessed for review at www.capecodcommission.org/ccc.
How to Participate:
The public can join and participate in the meeting using one of the following methods:
By clicking on the following zoom meeting link: https://capecodcommission.org/reg/join, passcode: join. By calling (929) 205-6099 and entering meeting ID 967 0382 0087
Written comments may also be submitted by email prior to the hearing to regulatory@capecodcommission.org.
Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request.
Please contact the Cape Cod Commission at (508) 362-3828 at least 24 hours in
advance of the meeting; for Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) dial 711.
Caso estas informações sejam necessárias em outro idioma, por favor, contate o
Coordenador de Título VI pelo telefone (508) 744-1299 ou Para serviços de
retransmissão de telecomunicações, disque 711.
Project Background:
Park City Wind will generate over 800 Megawatts (MW) of clean, renewable energy and
bring this power to the New England grid, powering approximately 400,000 homes and
businesses.
Once the project is completed, Park City Wind will result in an annual reduction of 1.59
million US tons per year of carbon dioxide emissions, the equivalent of taking over
approximately 310,000 cars off the road each year.
Park City Wind will lead to the creation of 4,700 direct full-time equivalent (FTE)
job-years and 210 indirect job-years over the life of the project across Massachusetts
and Connecticut.
Locally, Park City Wind will bring $16 million to the Town of Barnstable as part of a
signed Host Community Agreement, in addition to tax revenue to the Town of
Barnstable and the West Barnstable Fire District.
The construction of Park City Wind’s onshore route will be in partnership with the Town
of Barnstable’s Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan, allowing for an
accelerated timeline for the Town’s construction of municipal sewer. Accelerated sewer implementation in the Town of Barnstable through partnership with Park City Wind is critical to the Cape and Islands’ management of nitrogen and phosphorus loading throughout a unique natural ecosystem, especially in areas such as the Centerville River, Wequaquet Lake, and other bodies of water in Barnstable.
