For Immediate Release: February 2, 2021 Media Contact: Melinda Skea | melinda@offshorewindus.org | 202-709-9793 Baltimore – News outlets this morning have reported the appointment of Amanda Lefton as the new director for the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). The agency, housedRead More
Official Statements
Network Applauds New Jersey’s Bold Approach to OSW Transmission
New Jersey’s announcement sets U.S. standard for planned transmission for offshore wind For Immediate Release: November 18, 2020 Media Contact: Melinda Skea | melinda@offshorewindus.org | 202-709-9793 Baltimore – The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) today announced it is formally requesting that regional electricity grid operator PJM Interconnection begin a StateRead More
White House Proposes $5M Boost in Offshore Renewable Energy Efforts
The 2021 Bureau of Ocean Energy Management budget to include nearly $27 million dedicated to offshore renewable energy, including tidal and offshore wind energy For Immediate Release: February 11, 2020 Read More
Business Network Recognizes RI Governor Raimondo For Raising the Bar on State’s Clean Energy Goals
Statement from Liz Burdock, President & CEO, Business Network for Offshore Wind PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has signed an executive order that will raise the state’sRead More
Business Network Thanks Governor Cuomo and NYSERDA For Expanded Workforce Development Initiatives
Statement from Liz Burdock, President & CEO, Business Network for Offshore Wind Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today unveiled the 32nd proposal of his 2020 State of the State Address: ExpandingRead More
Connecticut Awards 804MW Offshore Wind Project to Vineyard Wind: Brings Total of U.S. Offshore Wind Under Development to 9,040 MW
Statement from Liz Burdock, President & CEO, Business Network for Offshore Wind “We congratulate Network member Vineyard Wind for submitting Park City Wind, the winning 804 megawatt (MW) project selectedRead More
Business Network Cites State and Regional Support of Offshore Wind as Essential, after ITC Tax Credit Left out of Federal Tax Extension Bill
Statement from Liz Burdock, President & CEO, Business Network for Offshore Wind “While we are disappointed that the Investment Tax Credit (ITC) for offshore wind energy was not included inRead More
Congress Misses Opportunity to Foster Offshore Wind Industry in America
Investment Tax Credit for offshore wind turbines left out of initial tax package from House Rules Committee It is imperative that Members of Congress add a five-year extension of theRead More
Statement from Liz Burdock: Virginia Governor Northam Includes New Office of Offshore Wind and $40M for Portsmouth Marine Terminal in Budget Proposal
Statement from Liz Burdock, President & CEO, Business Network for Offshore Wind “Governor Northam’s creation of a new Office of Offshore Wind is a coordinated approach that ensures successful economicRead More
The U.S. Offshore Wind Industry Has Much to Be Grateful For This Year
Liz Burdock, President & CEO, Business Network for Offshore Wind In the U.S., Thanksgiving is a time to reflect, count your blessings and give thanks. One of my family traditionsRead More