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August 25, 2024

Offshore Wind (OSW)

University of Maine
Maine Legislature Approves Compromise OSW Measure
Maine Gov. Janet Mills vetoed an earlier version of the offshore wind legislation but urged negotiations on a compromise.
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Lawsuits Mount over NJ OSW Projects as Opposition Digs in
New Jersey has no offshore wind turbines in operation yet, but the industry is already creating jobs — for lawyers.
Vineyard Wind
OSW Industry Group Sees Growth Beyond Turbulence
The Business Network for Offshore Wind lists recent achievements for young U.S. industry and is optimistic despite near-term challenges.
BOEM
Maine One Step Closer to OSW Research Lease
Approval would allow Maine to conduct research and surveys where it wants to place an array of floating wind turbines.
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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.
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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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