Offshore Wind Community Discussion
May 6 @ 6:00 pm
A free public talk on offshore wind research is planned for Wednesday, May 6, at 6 p.m. at the New Bedford Free Public Library.
David Bidwell, a University of Rhode Island professor, will present findings from community discussions on offshore wind. Old Bedford Village Community Development Corp. is hosting.
Results come from interviews, surveys, and workshops in New Bedford, New London, Conn., and Turner Station, Maryland. Each city plays a role in offshore wind.
Research with Boston University and the University of Delaware examines community experiences, priorities, and concerns. It also explores ways to track the industry’s local impact.
Bidwell began research in New Bedford in 2024. His work focuses on how people respond to renewable energy.
An overview of offshore wind in the Northeast and New Bedford’s role is included. A question-and-answer session will follow.
Registration is available on the library’s website. For more information, contact David Bidwell at dbidwell@uri.edu.
