Offshore Wind Has Arrived In The US

  • Low costs
  • Strong, reliable winds
  • Increased demand for renewable energy, few large scale options
  • Vast areas of outer continental shelf suitable for development
  • Close proximity between sites and major energy demand centers
  • Significant economic and workforce development opportunities 

Key Facts About US Offshore Wind

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