NY State unveiled New York Offshore Wind Master Plan

In a bid to direct the responsible and cost-effective development of 2.4 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030, State Governor Andrew M.Cumo unveiled the comprehensive New York State Offshore Wind Master Plan to direct the responsible and economically viable development of 2.4 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030 to suffice for 1.2 million homes with clean Energy.

Governor Cum stated in his 2018 State of the State address that the state will issue solicitations in 2018 and in 2019 for a combined total of at least 800 megawatts of offshore wind power. Offshore wind is a critical component of the Governor’s mandate to generate 50 percent of the state’s electricity needs from renewable energy sources by 2030. Governor’s directive to procure at least 800 megawatts of offshore wind, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has filed an Offshore Wind Policy Options Paper with the New York State Public Service Commission.

Governor Cuomo said. “We are drawing upon our world-class workforce, unmatched intellectual capital, physical infrastructure and financial institutions to develop this increasingly affordable clean energy source that creates good paying jobs while protecting Long Island’s natural beauty and quality of life.”

Richard L. Kauffman, Chairman of Energy and Finance for New York said, “New York has seized the moment to not only address the global climate crisis but also take advantage of the economic and environmental rewards that renewable energy can deliver.