05/13/2021

Business Network for Offshore Wind Welcomes Vineyard Wind Decision

The Record of Decision is BOEM’s “greenlight” for construction of the first U.S. commercial-scale project, approving the installation and operation of 84 offshore wind turbines arranged in a north-south and east-west orientation, with a minimum spacing of one nautical mile between them.

Official Press Release Business Network for Offshore Wind:

Vineyard Wind Decision Is Greenlight to Offshore Wind Industry

BOEM announces final Record of Decision for Vineyard Wind, allowing project to move forward with construction

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Vineyard Wind Project. This comes two months after the release of Vineyard Wind’s final environmental impact statement, and signals the imminent start of a new phase for the U.S. offshore wind industry. The issuance of Vineyard Wind’s ROD reflects federal support to jumpstart the U.S. offshore wind energy industry. It also demonstrates the Biden Administration’s commitment to deploying 30 GW by... ... More: Official Press Release Business Network for Offshore Wind