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This concurrent resolution expresses the New Hampshire General Court's opposition to offshore wind energy projects in the waters off New Hampshire and the Gulf of Maine. The resolution highlights several concerns about these projects, including potential environmental impacts on ocean ecosystems and the fishing industry. Specifically, the resolution raises questions about the effects of underwater transmission cables, ocean substations that discharge warmed and chlorinated water, and potential disruptions to marine life. The resolution argues that there is insufficient evidence to demonstrate these projects will not harm the environment or fishing livelihoods, and that the pace of offshore wind development is outstripping scientific understanding. Additionally, the resolution suggests that the electricity from these projects could be more expensive for ratepayers. As a result, the General Court categorically rejects all offshore wind projects until comprehensive questions are fully investigated and verified without financial risk, and only with explicit approval from the legislative body. The resolution also calls on neighboring ocean states to take similar actions until all potential risks can be satisfactorily addressed.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket.aspx?lsr=0183&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HCR4