1. U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management designates offshore wind energy area in the Gulf of Maine covering 2 million acres
2. BOEM prepares environmental impact statement for Gulf of Maine region, could potentially support up to 32 GW of wind energy generation
3. South Fork Wind offshore project in New York delivers electricity, part of state’s goal to deploy 9 GW of offshore wind generation capacity by 2035
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has designated an offshore wind energy area in the Gulf of Maine, totaling 2 million acres. In addition, they announced plans for an environmental impact statement (EIS) for the region, located 23 to 92 miles off the coasts of Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire. Another EIS is being prepared for the Atlantic Shores North project in New York and New Jersey.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the South Fork Wind offshore project is now delivering electricity to Long Island’s power grid, part of the state’s plan to deploy 9 GW of offshore wind capacity by 2035. The BOEM highlighted the potential for 32 GW of wind energy in the Gulf of Maine, exceeding current state goals.
The Atlantic Shores project plans to install 157 wind turbines and other infrastructure to generate about 2.8 GW of power. The completion of the South Fork Wind project, with assistance from U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, marks a significant milestone in the country’s transition to clean energy. New York is also advancing other offshore wind projects to meet climate goals and provide clean energy to its residents.