Atlantic Offshore Wind Development

United States

The Atlantic Coast is an area with great potential to change the American power system. The national target of achieving 30 GW of offshore wind power by 2030 can only be attained through further leasing and development in this region.

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The Atlantic Coast has significant potential to transform the American power system, thanks to its strong wind speeds, shallow continental shelf, and extensive port infrastructure. Former President Biden set a national offshore wind target of achieving 30 GW of offshore wind power by 2030. However, President-elect Trump's desire to halt the industry may slow or eliminate future leasing opportunities. Despite this challenge, successful implementation remains possible through state efforts and collaborations among private stakeholders, which will require substantial investment, creative messaging, and coordinated actions across various parties.

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Atlantic Offshore Wind Development United States

2024 U.S. Atlantic Operating and Prospective Offshore Wind Capacity (Megawatts)

State / StatusAnnouncedPre-ConstructionConstructionOperating
Maine12
Maryland2,023
Massachusetts2,0005,497800
New York3,9403,204924132
New Jersey2,710
North Carolina2,4652,582
Rhode Island71530
Virginia2,58712

The Atlantic coastline covers 14 states, including Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode I... Read More

Articles and Resources

References
  1. Offshore Wind Resource Assessment National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Retrieved May 9 2023
  2. U.S. Offshore Wind Workforce Assessment National Renewable Energy Laborator, October 2022
  3. A Supply Chain Road Map for Offshore Wind Energy in the United States National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Business Network for Offshore Wind, Tufts University, January 2023
  1. Offshore Wind Energy Market Assessment National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Retrieved May 10 2023
  2. FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Expand U.S. Offshore Wind Energy The White House, September 15 2022
  3. A Driving FORCE for Projecting Offshore Wind Energy Costs Wind Energy Technologies Office, Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy, U.S. Department of Energy, April 13 2023.