Windy Cities
Chicago isn’t the only city that will be known for the wind! Mayors along the coastal states are looking to protect their cities from the harsh effects of climate change. They are turning to safe, reliable renewable energy to address climate change, provide job opportunities, save money on energy and protect local wildlife. The African […]
Environmental Review for Proposed Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind Project Reaffirms Biden Administration’s Commitment to Clean Energy Transition
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– The Biden Administration’s commitment to a clean energy economy received a boost when Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, alongside Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, announced the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s notice of intent to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project. As proposed, the project will be located […]
New Jersey announces unprecedented scale of offshore wind power contracts
New Jersey holds its place at the forefront of a burgeoning national industry TRENTON, NJ (June 30, 2021) — The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) voted this morning to select the state’s second and third offshore wind power projects. At 2,658 megawatts (MW), these projects will power 1.5 million Garden State homes. Atlantic […]
Proposed Offshore Wind Lease Sale Underscores President’s Commitment to Climate Action
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior has proposed moving forward with an auction for eight wind energy leases off the coast of New York and New Jersey, a major step forward for offshore wind power at a pivotal moment in the launch of this industry in America. Today’s action underscores the Biden Administration’s commitment to […]
North Carolina Solidifies Second-Largest Offshore Wind Power Commitment
WASHINGTON, D.C. — North Carolina expanded its commitment to a clean energy economy with a bold new wind energy target. North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper issued an executive order setting an offshore wind energy goal of 8 gigawatts (GW) by 2040, with an interim target of 2.8 GW by 2030. Achieving these goals will power 2.3 million homes […]
Green Light for America’s First Major Offshore Wind Energy Project a Historic Win for Climate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s Record of Decision for the Vineyard Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts — which follows more than three years of federal review and public comment — is a historic moment for offshore wind power and what will be the first large-scale offshore wind project in the United […]
Offshore Wind Announcements Will Protect Wildlife, Create Jobs
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Environmental Review of Vineyard Wind Project Marks Historic Milestone for U.S. Offshore Wind
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Responsible development of U.S. offshore wind power will be vital for the transition to a clean energy economy, creating jobs and ensuring a healthy future for people and wildlife alike. In a critical milestone for President Biden’s climate agenda, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management issued a final environmental review of the Vineyard Wind project. If approved, […]
New York Selects Offshore Wind Projects at Record Scale
State’s Plan Will Help Combat Climate Change, Create Clean Energy Jobs WASHINGTON, D.C. — With millions of Americans unemployed, clean energy jobs offer an opportunity to fight against climate change while helping our economy and communities recover. Through today’s announcement of the nation’s largest offshore wind project commitments by any state to date, Governor Andrew Cuomo […]
Maine to Tap into World Class Offshore Wind Resource with Nation’s First Floating Turbines
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Maine’s newly announced plan to build the nation’s first floating offshore wind turbine research array underscores the state’s climate leadership and the growing momentum for this critical clean energy solution at a time when wildlife and coastal communities are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. “Responsibly developed offshore wind energy is an […]