More than 480,000 acres off NJ to be leased for wind power
New Jersey and New York plan to work together on a regional cluster for developing a supply chain for America's offshore wind industry.
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New Jersey and New York plan to work together on a regional cluster for developing a supply chain for America's offshore wind industry.
The New York Bight region, off of Long Island and the Jersey Shore, has six ocean lease areas and could power approximately 2 million homes. The states hope to build 16 gigawatts of offshore energy potential by 2035.
The Biden administration has announced plans to auction more than 480,000 acres in the New York Bight for six new offshore wind projects.
New Jersey officials say offshore wind developers will help pay for environmental research on fisheries and coastal environments.
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