Offshore Wind off the Atlantic Coast can Power the U.S.

The Atlantic coast states are dependent on fossil fuels, which pollute our air, put our health at risk, and contribute to global warming. In response, states in the region are moving toward an energy system powered by clean, renewable sources: Atlantic states now generate enough wind and solar energy to power nearly 2 million homes, 19 times more than just a decade ago.

Yet to achieve a truly clean energy system, Atlantic states – which account for more than a quarter of the nation’s energy use – will need to tap into a massive clean energy resource that is right in our back yard: offshore wind energy. With enough wind energy resources to generate four times the amount of electricity the region currently consumes, offshore wind can help power the... ... More: Official Press Release Environment America Research and Policy Center

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