Offshore wind project advances New York’s clean energy goals

The approval of an offshore wind project will advance New York toward one of the nation’s strongest clean energy goals.

On Aug. 17, the Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management approved the South Fork Wind project, which will deliver offshore wind power to New York’s mainland. In 2019, New York set one of the nation’s most ambitious clean energy targets, committing to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040. Now, the South Fork Wind project will bring the state closer to that goal, producing up to 132 megawatts of renewable electricity — enough to power around 70,000 homes and businesses. 

“South Fork Wind is the latest of several projects to move through federal review,” said Emma Searson, Environment America’s 100% Renewable Energy campaign director. “Thanks to the Biden administration’s continued commitment, we’re finally tapping into the renewable energy goldmine of our offshore wind resources.”

Environment America favor more offshore wind projects along the Atlantic Coast. 

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Learn more about our Go Big On Offshore Wind campaign.