Protecting North Atlantic Right Whales and Advancing Clean Energy
The National Wildlife Federation is proud to share an exciting new agreement to protect North Atlantic right whales while advancing clean, renewable, offshore wind energy. The agreement, signed by the National Wildlife Federation, Natural Resources Defense Council, Conservation Law Foundation, Ørsted, and Eversource, expands on commitments already made by the offshore wind energy developers to […]
Nation Mobilizes Offshore Wind Energy at Carolina Long Bay
On May 11th, as part of the Biden administration’s ongoing commitment to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2030, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) offered 110,091 acres for auction in the Carolina Long Bay area, off the shore of North Carolina and South Carolina. This sale is the Biden administration’s second […]
Offshore Wind and Considerations for Wildlife
At the end of November, the Biden Administration took another big step towards fulfilling its goal of creating jobs and addressing climate change by investing in offshore wind energy — an abundant and largely untapped carbon free energy source. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) approved the second major offshore wind project, the South […]
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
Click here for the full list of signatories. For additional information on recent offshore wind news please read the press releases from the White House and the Departments of Interior, Energy, Commerce, and Transportation, and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.