Baltimore County Government
Since the inception of offshore wind into the U.S., the state of Maryland identified the former site of Bethlehem Steel, once one of the largest steel-producing facilities in the world, within Baltimore County as a pivotal asset that could be converted to support the offshore wind industry and bring well-paying jobs back to the community. Baltimore County has supported multiple state administrations, culminating in the recent work of two federally-supported projects: the Baltimore County Offshore Wind Manufacturing Hub (“BOWMH”) and Maryland Works for Wind (“MWW”).
The work through BOWMH develops offshore wind manufacturing and marshaling facilities, supporting the offshore wind industry by enhancing supply chain efficiency and supporting regional economic growth. Alongside the development of the port, the County developed an industry sector partnership to facilitate the upskilling of local workforce in Central Maryland to meet the needs of the emerging industry.
