Ethan reports on the surprising federal policies standing in the way of Connecticut's renewable energy ambitions.
"Under the Jones Act, maritime transport from one U.S. port to another is only allowed if the ship was built in the U.S., flagged in the U.S., and manned by an American crew. The original aim was to protect national security and assist America’s shipyards and maritime fleet by eliminating competition from other countries. However, the added costs these rules impose on offshore wind installations may, in some cases, be too prohibitive to overcome."
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