New Jersey Offshore Wind Webinar

Under Governor Murphy’s leadership, New Jersey has established an ambitious goal of generating 11 GW of electricity from offshore wind energy by 2040 as part of the State’s Energy Master Plan to transition to 100 percent clean energy by 2035. NJEDA is investing resources to ensure that the arrival of offshore wind creates jobs and opportunities for New Jerseyans in addition to generating clean, sustainable energy.

New Jersey has a clear offshore wind procurement timeline for its 11,000 MW target. This steady, transparent pipeline of procurements is responsive to industry needs and is a part of the State’s commitment to creating the conditions necessary for supply chain localization.

The NJEDA grows the state’s economy and increases equitable access to opportunity by supporting high-quality job creation, catalyzing investment, and fostering vibrant, inclusive community development. NJEDA works in partnership with a diverse range of stakeholders to implement programs and initiatives that improve quality of life, enhance economic vitality, and strengthen New Jersey’s long-term economic competitiveness.

The Wind Institute for Innovation and Training coordinates and galvanizes cross-organizational workforce development, education, research, and innovation efforts to support New Jersey’s goal of generating 11,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2040. The Wind Institute works with strategic partners to develop and deliver training programs and educational resources, and promote research and innovation in the state’s growing offshore wind industry.

The New Jersey Wind Port is a purpose-built development project that is positioning New Jersey as a hub for the US offshore wind industry. The port offers an unrivaled combination of:

• Purpose-built marshalling Heavy-lift wharfs and component laydown areas
• Open access to the Atlantic Ocean (free of vertical restrictions)
• Short steaming distances to more than 50 percent of US offshore wind lease areas
• Access to a highly skilled trades and technical work force

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, LLC (Atlantic Shores) is a 50:50 joint venture partnership between Shell New Energies US LLC and EDF-RE Offshore Development, LLC (a subsidiary of EDF Renewables North America).

Atlantic Shores has three offshore wind energy lease areas totaling more than 400 square miles under active development.

The first two lease areas (OCS A-0499 and OCS A-0549) are located approximately 10-20 miles off the coast of southern New Jersey between Atlantic City and Barnegat Light, and the third lease area (OCS A-541) is located further offshore in the New York Bight.

Atlantic Shores also plans to build an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) facility based in Atlantic City, NJ.