The nonprofit and nonpartisan Civil Society Institute think tank is a convener of TheClean.org.

The statement issued by Civil Society Institute President and Founder Pam Solo and Clean Power Now Executive Director Barbara J. Hill reads as follows:

"The step announced by President Obama and Secretary Salazar represents the biggest federal step forward to date for clean energy in the United States. The Administration deserves a great deal of credit for moving ahead to deliver sustainable offshore wind energy for America.

The action sets out a clear process for moving ahead with major offshore wind projects up and down the East Coast. This decision paves the way for a new offshore wind energy industry that will transform the discussion about tapping the abundant offshore clean energy.

The Department of Interior and its Minerals Management Service did an exemplary job conducting the regulatory review process that issued the Final Environmental Impact Statement on Cape Wind.

Now, it's time for the Obama Administration to take the next step and issue a Record of Decision on Cape Wind as soon as possible so we can begin to move aggressively to exploit the abundant offshore wind energy potential with a shovel ready project.

With support from more than 86 percent of Massachusetts residents and two out of three people living on the Cape and Islands, Cape Wind is indisputably the offshore wind power project that is ready to move forward now. It is time for Cape Wind to be approved so that we can create jobs, increase energy independence, and demonstrate Massachusetts leadership on climate change."

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