September 30, 2024

Offshore Wind Power

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NJ Backs Studies of OSW Impact on Marine Life
New Jersey’s BPU and Department of Environmental Protection approved $2 million in funding to study the impact of offshore wind development on marine life.
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Researchers Modeling Jet Stream Interference with OSW
Researchers are seeking ways to mitigate wind patterns that could limit the output or cause excessive wear on wind turbines planned off the Atlantic Coast.
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Maryland Legislature Ends Session with Big Wins for Clean Energy
In addition to the POWER Act, Maryland also approved bills aimed at growing markets for energy storage, community solar and zero-emission heavy-duty trucks.
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NJ to Update OSW Strategic Plan
New Jersey regulators agreed to search for a consultant to develop a new strategic plan to guide the effort to install 11 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2040.
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Committee Begins Effort to Measure OSW Impact on Fisheries
BOEM debuted its effort to better engage fisheries and their related stakeholders in the country’s offshore wind development process.
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Maryland Legislature Sends POWER Act to Governor’s Desk
With hours to go until the end of their legislative session, Maryland lawmakers passed a law committing the state to developing 8.5 GW of offshore wind by 2031.
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Report Flags Gaps in Scientific Knowledge of OSW Effects
A report by two federal agencies and a fishing industry group identified major gaps in the understanding of offshore wind’s impact on marine ecosystems.
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IPF Panel: MSSC Limits Could Cut OSW Power Coming Onshore
Offshore wind will produce thousands of megawatts of electric power, way more than the onshore transmission system is currently able to absorb, an expert says.
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Maryland Lawmakers Vote to Raise Offshore Wind Target
The Maryland legislature passed legislation raising the state's offshore wind target to 8.5 GW while calling for coordinated transmission planning with PJM.
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OSW Developers Look to Europe on Meshed HVDC Tx
U.S. OSW developers must follow Europe’s example and build out meshed HVDC systems, experts told the International Partnering Forum.

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