38 views Business Wire In addition to affordable, renewable energy for over 700,000 homes, Atlantic Shores’ project includes millions of dollars in key investments in New Jersey workers, leading academic institutions, environmental and community organizations; the creation of a nacelle assembly facility; the launch of an innovative green hydrogen pilot and more Over lifespan of the project, the wind project is expected to create thousands of well-paying jobs ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Today, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities awarded Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (Atlantic Shores) a contract to develop 1,510 Megawatt (MW) in offshore wind energy, enough to power over 700,000 homes. Atlantic Shores is a 50-50 joint venture between EDF Renewables North America and Shell New Energies US, and its Lease Area is located approximately 10-20 miles off the coast of New Jersey between Atlantic City and Barnegat Light. In total, the 1510 MW project will bring $848 million in guaranteed local economic benefits to the state. This is the largest single project in New Jersey and the third largest in the United States.