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September 30, 2024

Offshore Wind Power

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Rhode Island Energy Rejects Revolution Wind 2 Proposal
Rhode Island Energy explained that the power purchase agreement proposed would be too expensive for consumers, vows to continue efforts to bring offshore wind to state.
BOEM
Major Fishery, Visual Impacts Expected from Revolution Wind
The BOEM environmental impact statement predicts Revolution Wind will have major negative impacts on fisheries, views from shore and other metrics.
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Youngkin Announces Grant Program for Offshore Wind Supply Chain
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced a new grant program to encourage manufacturers in the commonwealth to get into the offshore wind supply chain.
New Jersey Governor's Office
Murphy Signs OSW Tax Credit Bill
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy hailed offshore wind as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to bring billion-dollar investments and millions of union jobs to the state.
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Ex-BOEM Director Lefton to Lead OSW Development for RWE
Amanda Lefton, who led BOEM's drive to expand the U.S. offshore wind sector, will now head East Coast development efforts for RWE.
NOAA
Report: Planned OSW Fisheries Impact Studies Fall Short
Scientists say offshore wind developers' planned studies won't plug gap in fisheries data.
BOEM
NJ’s 1st OSW Project Gets BOEM Seal of Approval
The construction and operations plan for the 1.1-GW Ocean Wind 1 Project, New Jersey's first OSW project, was approved by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management.
NYSERDA
NYSERDA Asks PSC to Revise REC Capacity Price Calculations
NYSERDA has petitioned the New York Public Service Commission to revise intermittent contract certificates to be more responsive to NYISO.
BOEM
BOEM Commences Environmental Review of Beacon Wind
Costs have spiraled as Beacon Wind 1 moves slowly through review; developer says it is impossible to finance under terms negotiated.
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New Jersey Backs $150 Million Hike for Offshore Wind Transmission
The state's Board of Public Utilities  approved an additional expenses for the state’s $1.07 billion transmission project to connect offshore wind farms to the grid.

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