wiredInUSA October 2018

Big win for wind supporters M A K I N G T H E NEWS

New Jersey’s Board of Public Utilities has approved the country’s largest single offshore wind power solicitation, seeking 1,100MW of new offshore wind farm capacity. Since taking office earlier this year, Governor Phil Murphy has made offshore wind development a major priority. “In the span of just nine months, New Jersey has vaulted to the front of the pack in establishing this cutting-edge industry,” he said. “We campaigned on rebuilding New Jersey’s reputation as a clean energy leader, and that involves setting an

aggressive timetable on offshore wind. Thanks to the board, today we took another enormous step toward realizing that goal with the largest single-state solicitation of offshore wind in the country.” Besides clean energy, New Jersey’s move to bring offshore wind energy to its shores also means new jobs for its residents. A recent study found the East Coast’s current offshore wind commitments could create nearly 40,000 full-time jobs by 2028.

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