Why New Jersey

With unmatched regional and global connectivity to offshore wind markets, New Jersey is an emerging hub for offshore wind. Under Gov. Murphy, NJ has taken strategic and consistent steps to support its procurement goal of 11 GW of offshore wind energy by 2038. The state’s Offshore Wind Strategic Plan and Energy Master Plan were finalized in 2020 and remain a leading priority in NJ’s economic growth plan.

Strong and transparent political commitment
Central location
Port and supply chain investments
Strong workforce, research, & innovation infrastructure

Offshore Wind Solicitation Schedule

Project Solicitation Capacity Target / Award (MW) Issue Date Submittal Date Award Date Est. Commercial Date
Atlantic Shores 1,510 Q3
2020
Q4
2020
Q2
2021
2028
Leading Light Wind 2,400 Q1
2023
Q3
2023
Q1
2024
2030
Attentive Energy 1,342 Q1
2023
Q3
2023
Q1
2024
2030
4 1,200** Q1
2024
Q3
2024
Q1
2025
2032
5 1,200** Q3
2026
Q4
2026
Q2
2027
2034
6 1,200** Q3
2028
Q4
2028
Q2
2029
2036
7 1,200** Q3
2030
Q4
2030
Q2
2031
2038
Total Awarded to Date 5,252        

 

* The Board may award projects above or below the target
** To be adjusted based on previous solicitation results

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