State of New York Finalizes Offshore Wind Contracts

Newly Released New York Offshore Wind Industry Report Demonstrates Competitive Pricing, Significant Commitments to Economic Development, Job Creation and Transparency / Supports Governor Cuomo's Nation-Leading Green New Deal Goal to Develop 9,000 Megawatts of Offshore Wind by 2035

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has finalized contracts with Equinor Wind US LLC for its 816 megawatt Empire Wind Project and Sunrise Wind LLC (a joint venture of Ørsted A/S and Eversource Energy) for its 880 megawatt Sunrise Wind Project to deliver clean, affordable renewable energy to New Yorkers. As the largest procurement for offshore wind in the nation's history, this announcement advances Governor Cuomo's... ... More: Official Press Release State of New York Government

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