Full Steam Ahead on US Offshore Wind This Year

The US is finally moving ahead on offshore wind - it looks like some significant leases will be issued this year off the mid-Atlantic Coast. After passing key environmental reviews, the The US Department of Interior (DOI) announced it will hold auctions and issue leases for offshore wind this year. Offshore wind leases will be issued off the coast of Maryland, Delaware, Virginia and New Jersey. "Offshore wind holds incredible potential for our country, and we're moving full-steam ahead to accelerate the siting, leasing and construction of new projects," says DOI Secretary Ken Salazar...more