NYSERDA issued a draft Request for Proposals, considering parameters for developers to craft their bids within, for 800 MW of offshore wind power.

NYSERDA issued a draft Request for Proposals, considering parameters for developers to craft their bids within, for 800 MW of offshore wind power. NYSERDA will accept public comments through October 5 and will shortly thereafter issue a final Request for Proposals. Learn more.

NYSERDA issued a Request for Proposals, seeking 800 MW or more of offshore wind power development.

NYSERDA issued a Request for Proposals, seeking 800 MW or more of offshore wind power development. Bids are due in February 2019 and winners will be announced in the spring. Learn more.

The Long Island Power Authority announced that they intend to purchase from the South Fork Wind Farm

The Long Island Power Authority announced that amount of power they intend to purchase from the South Fork Wind Farm increased from 90 MW to 130 MW. Learn more.

Environmental, business, labor, and community leaders applaud Long Island Power Authority decision to increase the amount of power they purchase from the South Fork Wind Farm from 90 MW to 130 MW. Learn more.

 Environmental, business, labor, and community leaders applaud Long Island Power Authority decision to increase the amount of power they purchase from the South Fork Wind Farm from 90 MW to 130 MW. Learn more.

Governor Cuomo proposed increasing New York’s offshore wind goal nearly fourfold

In his State of the State address, Governor Cuomo proposed increasing New York’s offshore wind goal nearly fourfold, to 9,000 MW by 2035. Learn more.

Four developers submitted bids to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)

Four developers submitted bids to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) in response to the Request for Proposals issued in November 2018. Winner(s) will be announced in the spring. Learn more.

Governor Cuomo signed into law a 9,000 MW offshore wind commitment

Governor Cuomo signed into law a 9,000 MW offshore wind commitment AND awarded project contracts to Equinor and Ørsted to build two offshore wind projects that will collectively generate 1,700 MW – enough power for nearly one million homes. Together, the projects are expected to create over 1,600 jobs. The Governor…

NYSERDA announced $5.5 million available for pre-development data

NYSERDA announced $5.5 million available for pre-development data collection to support environmentally responsible and cost-effective offshore wind energy growth in NY. Learn more.

New York confirmed plans to issue its second solicitation for offshore wind

New York confirmed plans to issue its second solicitation for offshore wind farms this year, expected to add at least 1 gigawatt to the state’s pipeline. Learn more.

The New York Public Service Commission voted to approve an order directing the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA)

The New York Public Service Commission voted to approve an order directing the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) to solicit bids for up to 2,500 MW of new offshore wind power projects before the end of 2020. Learn more.

The Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) published a Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA)

The Bureau of Offshore Energy Management (BOEM) published a Notice of Availability of an Environmental Assessment (EA) and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for commercial wind lease issuance and site assessment activities on the Atlantic Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) offshore New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia.

BOEM issued a “Finding of No Historic Properties Affected for the Issuance of Commercial Leases within the New Jersey Wind Energy Area.

BOEM issued a “Finding of No Historic Properties Affected for the Issuance of Commercial Leases within the New Jersey Wind Energy Area.