North America
December 6, 2021
Power & Utilities | Smart Grid
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Policy Primer: U.S. Offshore Wind Industry December 2021 Update
Offshore wind turns to the West Coast and Gulf of Mexico for new opportunities despite challenges posed by environmental impacts and infrastructure requirements.
Interest in offshore wind energy has reached new levels driven by supportive federal action, ambitious state procurement targets, and evolving technology. Recent developments include federal approval of the second commercial-scale project, and plans to hold up to seven new lease sales by 2025 in the East Coast, as well as the West and Gulf Coasts. Despite the progress, the industry faces opposition with recent lawsuits challenging the approval of the nation’s first major offshore project, the 800-megawatt (MW) Vineyard Wind I venture, over its potential impact to the fishing industry and endangered species.
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