Offshore Wind Energy 
New York state is leading the way for the U.S. offshore wind industry to blossom with the nation’s largest policy commitment. The Big Apple continues to make unprecedented offshore wind commitments, including the announcement of the largest solicitation to date at 2,500 megawatts — enough to power 1.25 million homes!
New York’s leaders have been clear that developing offshore wind power is essential for meeting the state’s goal of producing 70% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 as Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to raise the bar on the role of this untapped clean energy resource.
Milestones
New York confirmed plans to issue its second solicitation for offshore wind
January 1, 2020New 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.
Read moreNYSERDA announced $5.5 million available for pre-development data
December 1, 2019NYSERDA 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.
Read moreGovernor Cuomo signed into law a 9,000 MW offshore wind commitment
July 1, 2019Governor 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…
Read moreGovernor Cuomo proposed increasing New York’s offshore wind goal nearly fourfold
January 1, 2019In 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.
Read moreNYSERDA issued a Request for Proposals, seeking 800 MW or more of offshore wind power development.
November 1, 2018NYSERDA 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.
Read moreBOEM hosted a public meeting to discuss feedback they received from their Call for Information and Nominations
September 1, 2018BOEM hosted a public meeting to discuss feedback they received from their Call for Information and Nominations for potential offshore wind energy leasing and development in the New York Bight.
Read moreNYSERDA issued a draft Request for Proposals, considering parameters for developers to craft their bids within, for 800 MW of offshore wind power.
September 1, 2018NYSERDA 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.
Read moreOver 50 labor, conservation, environmental justice, faith, and community leaders, call on New York officials for responsible offshore wind development.
August 1, 2018Over 50 labor, conservation, environmental justice, faith, and community leaders, call on New York officials for responsible offshore wind development. Learn more.
Read moreBOEM published a Call for Information and Nominations to obtain nominations from companies interested in commercial wind energy leases
April 1, 2018BOEM published a Call for Information and Nominations to obtain nominations from companies interested in commercial wind energy leases within the proposed area in the New York Bight. The call included a request for public comment, which closed in July 2018. Learn more.
Read moreThe Cuomo Administration released its New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan
January 1, 2018The Cuomo Administration released its New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan, launching a process to consider offshore wind procurement options. As a first step toward reaching the 2,400 megawatt goal by 2030, New York will initiate procurement of at least 400 megawatts in 2018 and at least another 400 megawatts in…
Read moreGovernor Andrew Cuomo made two historic offshore wind power announcements in his State of the State address
January 1, 2017Governor Andrew Cuomo made two historic offshore wind power announcements in his State of the State address: (1) a commitment to develop 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind energy (enough to power 1.25 million homes), and (2) support for New York’s first offshore wind project. Learn more.
Read moreStatoil Wind purchased an offshore wind lease for over 80,000 acres of federal waters beginning 12 miles from the Rockaway Peninsula off New York City
December 1, 2016Statoil Wind purchased an offshore wind lease for over 80,000 acres of federal waters beginning 12 miles from the Rockaway Peninsula off New York City. The lease was awarded through a competitive auction that went through 32 rounds and resulted in a record-setting winning bid of over $42 million, demonstrating…
Read moreBOEM defined a Wind Energy Area totaling approximately 81,130 acres for potential commercial wind energy development located about 11 miles south of Long Island
March 1, 2016BOEM defined a Wind Energy Area totaling approximately 81,130 acres for potential commercial wind energy development located about 11 miles south of Long Island and will now complete an Environmental Assessment (EA) to determine potential impacts associated with issuing a lease. Learn more.
Read moreBOEM held a commercial fishing stakeholder meeting to better understand how the NY Call Area is used for fishing. Learn more.
November 1, 2015BOEM held a commercial fishing stakeholder meeting to better understand how the NY Call Area is used for fishing. Learn more.
Read moreBOEM published a Call for Information and Nominations to obtain nominations from companies interested in commercial wind energy leases within a proposed area offshore New York 11 nautical miles south of Long Beach
May 1, 2014BOEM published a Call for Information and Nominations to obtain nominations from companies interested in commercial wind energy leases within a proposed area offshore New York 11 nautical miles south of Long Beach. In addition to the call, BOEM published a Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment within…
Read moreDeepwater Wind won the country’s first ever federal offshore wind lease auction, acquiring an area over 30 miles from Long Island.
July 1, 2013Deepwater Wind won the country’s first ever federal offshore wind lease auction, acquiring an area over 30 miles from Long Island. The company subsequently signed a landmark agreement with NWF and other environmental organizations to protect endangered whales as their projects – including the South Fork Wind Farm – move forward in…
Read moreBureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a request to determine whether there is competitive interest in leasing an area offshore New York
January 1, 2013Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) issued a request to determine whether there is competitive interest in leasing an area offshore New York that the New York Power Authority (NYPA) proposed for developing offshore wind energy. Learn more.
Read moreWhat’s Next?
While we await the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s study on cumulative impacts of offshore wind energy development in federal lease areas, New York continues to be a leader in launching a U.S. offshore wind industry. The Empire State holds the nation’s largest offshore wind policy commitment in the nation and recently issued the largest solicitation to date — 2,500 megawatts (MW)!
Contact us to receive updates and learn how to help ensure offshore wind power plays a major role in New York’s energy future!
Resources
- New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan: Charting a Course to 2,400 MW of Offshore Wind Energy
- New York State Energy Research and Development Authority’s Offshore Wind Energy webpage
- For maps and the latest updates on the federal offshore wind leasing and permitting process off the coast of New York, visit the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management‘s New York page.
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