The long-stalled wind energy project proposed for offshore Massachusetts received a positive Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) today from the Interior Department’s Minerals Management Service (“MMS”), clearing the way for MMS to issue a lease to the project developer, Cape Wind Associates. While this positive FEIS sets the basis for final approval, the Obama Administration ultimately will determine the future of Cape Wind -- an interesting dilemma for President Obama given his support for renewable energy but the strong opposition to Cape Wind of Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA), a critical supporter of candidate Obama during the Democratic primary. If approved, this will be the first offshore lease for a wind energy project authorized by MMS.