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How U.S. Ports Can Capitalize on the Offshore Wind Boom

With over 30 gigawatts (GW) of planned electric power generating capacity being installed on the U.S. East Coast continental shelf over the next decade and a half, offshore wind presents a major opportunity for seaboard states to generate green jobs in the decades ahead.

U.S. Offshore Wind Industry to See Explosive Growth

Offshore wind has the potential to become a major industry in the United States over the next decade, unlocking billions of U.S. dollars of investment and creating thousands of jobs.

Vast majority support Vineyard Wind in federal comments for permit decisions

About 85% of comments at a recent series of virtual public meetings were in favor of allowing the offshore wind project.

Offshore Wind Could Bring In $1.7B to U.S. Treasury by 2022

The United States has an opportunity to accelerate offshore wind energy growth, and benefit from 28 new gigawatts of wind power and $1.7 billion in U.S. Treasury revenue by 2022, according to a study released by the energy intelligence group Wood Mackenzie.

Joint Press Release: Offshore Energy Industry Releases Economic Impact Study of New Federal Offshore Wind Lease Auctions

The United States has an opportunity to accelerate offshore wind energy growth, and benefit from 28 new gigawatts of clean energy and $1.7 billion in U.S. Treasury revenue by 2022, a new study released today from research group Wood Mackenzie finds.

Study: Offshore wind farms won’t keep most people from enjoying the beach

A new University of Delaware study of beachgoer attitudes on looking at offshore wind turbines from the beach found that most are indifferent to installations that are built at least 5 miles from the shore.

New York announces 4 GW renewables solicitation with 2.5 GW offshore wind

Clean energy advocates praised New York’s massive renewable solicitation, in particular the offshore wind component which they called “forward thinking” and “huge.”