October 2, 2024

Offshore Wind Power

DOE Poised to Support Atlantic OSW Backbone Funding
DOE's Loan Programs Office says it can fill gaps in commercial financing for Atlantic offshore wind projects in areas such as transmission.
BloombergNEF
State Officials See Tx as Biggest OSW Challenge
State officials currently pursuing offshore wind projects said they need additional federal help on transmission planning.
‘Whole-of-government’ Approach Boosts 30×30 OSW Goal
The Biden administration is taking a whole-of-government approach to meeting its goal to deploy 30 GW of OSW by 2030, a top federal energy official said.
NH Poised to Merge Utility Regulator into New Dept. of Energy
A New Hampshire budget trailer bill includes a plan to restructure certain parts of the state government within a new Department of Energy.
BOEM Preparing for Offshore Wind Surge
BOEM is looking for manpower and increased efficiencies to handle the offshore wind permit applications expected, an official told Reuters.
BOEM to Offer Leases for California Offshore Wind
The Biden administration announced plans to offer leases for California’s first offshore wind areas, plots big enough for 4.6 GW of generation.
Lenders, Developers Bullish on East Coast OSW
The Biden administration’s climate goals and a new investment tax credit has U.S. offshore wind developers and prospective lenders bullish about the future.
NJ Puts up $5 Million for Clean Energy Job Training
New Jersey is spending $5 million on two programs to train and educate wind energy and energy efficiency workers in a partnership with PSE&G.
Vineyard Wind
Biden Administration Marshaling Agencies in Push for 30 GW of Offshore Wind by 2030
The focus of the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s International Partnering Forum this year was the same as President Biden's: jobs.
BOEM Approves 800-MW Vineyard Wind I
The final approval of Vineyard Wind I by BOEM is expected to kick-start the approval of more plans in the offshore wind pipeline.

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