November 25, 2024

Offshore Wind Power

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New Jersey Backs $150 Million Hike for Offshore Wind Transmission
The state's Board of Public Utilities  approved an additional expenses for the state’s $1.07 billion transmission project to connect offshore wind farms to the grid.
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NJ Lawmakers Back Ørsted’s Tax Credit Plea
The New Jersey Legislature appears to be backing bills that would allow offshore wind developer Ørsted to directly received federal tax credits for its Ocean Wind 1 project.
State of Maine
Maine Gov. Vetoes OSW Bill Over Labor Requirements
Gov. Mills says organized labor requirements would raise costs for ratepayers, put state at competitive disadvantage in developing offshore wind industry.
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
Siemens Gamesa Quality Control Problems Growing Worse
Siemens Energy CEO says scope and impact of problem not fully understood, will likely cost $1 billion-plus to fix.
NYSERDA
New York PSC Calls for More Transmission for Long Island OSW
The PSC has called on NYISO to open its next PPTN with the goal of getting 6,000 MW of new transmission facilities in Long Island to facilitate the export of future offshore wind resources.
South Fork Wind
South Fork Wind Announces ‘Steel in the Water’

New York announced that the first monopile foundation has been installed for South Fork Wind, a 132 MW project being developed by Ørsted and Eversource off the eastern tip of Long Island.

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NJ OSW Projects Face Public Funding Scrutiny
Public financial support for New Jersey’s offshore wind projects has come under scrutiny as Ørsted seeks to obtain access to federal tax credits.
Experts Call for More Engagement, Shorter Timelines for Clean Projects
Building public support for clean energy projects will require shorter timelines and increased community engagement, experts told industry participants.
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NJ BPU Pulls Offshore Tx Project Mod from Agenda After Complaint
New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities pulled an agenda item modifying the state’s offshore transmission project after a Division of Rate Counsel complaint.
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OSW Developers Seeking More Money from New York
Developers of offshore wind in New York said Wednesday that decades-high inflation and interest rates mean deals negotiated years ago aren't viable anymore.

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