Offshore Wind Has Arrived In The US

  • Low, ever declining costs
  • Strong, reliable winds
  • Rapidly increasing demand and few large scale alternatives for renewable energy generation
  • Vast areas of outer continental shelf suitable for development
  • Close proximity between wind farm sites and major energy demand centers
  • Significant economic and workforce development opportunities 

Key Facts About US Offshore Wind

  • 29+ gigawatts of demand​ on the East Coast
  • Enough power for millions of American homes
  • 7+ East Coast states with offshore wind procurement mandates
  • 15+ Federal lease areas positioned for development 
  • ​Thousands of turbines to be installed in next few decades
  • Thousands of domestic jobs to be created
  • ​$100B+ to be spent on construction and operations
  • Domestic port and supply chain investments needed