“I don’t think we have a choice. Offshore wind could literally be an inexhaustible source of energy.”
Numerous obstacles confront the development of offshore wind farms along the East Coast of the United States. Despite these challenges such as canceled contracts, rising costs, and supply chain issues, state leaders remain committed to offshore wind as a crucial component of their clean energy strategies. The opportunities presented by offshore wind are too immense to ignore. WHY?
Several factors, including interest rates and inflation, have contributed to the cancellation of some offshore wind projects. However, states like New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York are implementing new strategies to support the industry and meet their renewable energy goals.
States are exploring diverse strategies such as multistate proposals, shared investments in transmission infrastructure, and aligning technical standards to facilitate offshore wind development. Overall, state leaders are determined to overcome these challenges and see offshore wind as a crucial component of their energy future.
Read more here: Despite setbacks, states are still counting on offshore wind
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