Government Policy & Regulation

The report outlines research priorities and identifies areas where additional research is needed to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind energy and support the growth of a domestic offshore wind industry. The roadmap is intended to guide the allocation of funds by the consortium for R&D initiatives that will help drive innovation and reduce the cost of offshore wind energy. The report identifies several key focus areas, including technology innovation, design and analysis tools, supply chain development, and workforce training and development. Additionally, the roadmap provides a framework for collaboration and coordination among industry, academia, and government entities to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy.

The report outlines a series of strategies and actions that can be taken by federal and state agencies, industry, academia, and other stakeholders to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind energy and support the growth of a domestic offshore wind industry. The report highlights the potential economic, environmental, and social benefits of offshore wind energy, and identifies key challenges and barriers that need to be addressed, such as regulatory and permitting processes, infrastructure development, and workforce training. Additionally, the report provides recommendations for advancing technology innovation and research, improving stakeholder engagement and collaboration, and increasing public awareness and support for offshore wind energy.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says it has released its Offshore Wind Energy Strategy, a summary of offshore wind energy by 2030 and set the nation on a pathway to 110 GW or more by 2050.

The report highlights that distributed wind energy systems, which generate electricity on-site or near the point of use, have the potential to provide a reliable source of renewable energy for a wide range of applications, including farms, rural homes, schools, and small businesses. The report covers various aspects of the industry, including technology advancements, project development, and market trends. Additionally, the report presents a comprehensive analysis of the economic, environmental, and social benefits of distributed wind energy, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

The report highlights that offshore wind energy has the potential to play a significant role in the nation's transition to a clean energy economy, with over 30 GW of offshore wind capacity already planned or under development. The report covers various aspects of the industry, including technology advancements, project development, and market trends. Additionally, the report presents a comprehensive analysis of the economic, environmental, and social benefits of offshore wind energy, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing the industry.

The report highlights that wind energy is the fastest-growing source of renewable energy in the country, with over 118 GW of installed capacity and the potential to supply 20% of the nation's electricity by 2030. The report also covers various aspects of the industry, including technology advancements, project development, and market trends. Additionally, the report presents a comprehensive analysis of the economic, environmental, and social benefits of wind energy.

White House Convenes Governors, Labor Leaders, and Private Companies to Boost Offshore Wind Supply Chains, Lower Energy Costs, and Support Manufacturing Jobs;  Eleven leading states along the East Coast will participate in this new Partnership, a first-of-its-kind forum for collaboration between federal and state officials to accelerate offshore wind progress. This includes mutual commitments to expand key elements of the supply chain, including manufacturing facilities for offshore wind components, port capabilities, logistics networks needed to install projects, and workforce development to fill good-paying jobs...

Departments of Energy, Interior, Commerce, and Transportation Launch Initiatives on Floating Offshore Wind to Deploy 15 GW, Power 5 Million Homes, and Lower Costs 70% by 2035; Coordinated actions include a new initiative - The Floating Offshore Wind Shot - to grow clean energy capacity and drive U.S. leadership in floating offshore wind design, development, and manufacturing through funding opportunities and research.

Biden's executive actions include kickstarting potential for offshore wind in Gulf of Mexico, which includes the DOI announcement to seek public input on two potential Wind Energy Areas—one off the coast of Galveston, TX and Lake Charles, LA; another action includes advancing clean energy development off the coasts of FL, GA, NC, SC - ensuring that these southeast states will be able to benefit from good-paying jobs.