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Why NJ?
What makes New Jersey ideal for offshore wind?
- New Jersey’s central location with proximity to other lease areas and nautical benefits:
- 344,000 acres close to shore with shallow water depths under 30m
- Strong wind speeds at an annual 8.5 m/s
- Potential interconnection with NY and DE Wind Energy Areas
- New Jersey’s talented and educated workforce
- 90,000+ workers with offshore wind adjacent skills; 2.5 million high-skilled workers; and a total workforce of 4.5 million
- 1st in scientists and engineers per square mile
- 4th highest share of STEM graduates (22% of graduates) and bachelor’s degree+ holders in the U.S. at 40%
- 150+ higher education institutions
- Best Pre-K-12 schools in the nation according to U.S. News and World Report
- New Jersey’s diverse communities
- New Jersey fosters a range of communities; each offering a haven for individuals to live and work. From the transit-rich and diverse neighborhoods of Newark and Montclair to the thriving urbans landscapes of Jersey City and Hoboken, to the small towns such as of Collingswood and Princeton, to the coastal enclaves of Asbury Park and Ocean City.
- Living in New Jersey offers easy access to several major airports and seamless connection to NYC via public transportation.
How is New Jersey committed to offshore wind?
Under Governor Murphy’s leadership, New Jersey has set an ambitious goal of generating 11 GW of offshore wind energy by 2040, positioning the state as a leader on the East Coast in clean energy, climate action, and economic growth. The NJEDA is investing in resources to attract offshore wind manufacturers and industry partners, ensuring that this once-in-a-generation opportunity brings jobs and economic benefits to New Jerseyans while advancing the state's greenhouse gas reduction and climate goals. With awarded projects and a defined procurement schedule, New Jersey is on track to meet its offshore wind targets and create a sustainable energy future.
| Project | Capacity Target/Awards (MW) | Issue Date | Submittal Date | Award Date | Estimated COD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Shores | 1,510 | Q3 2020 | Q4 2020 | Q2 2021 | 2028 |
| Attentive 2 | 1,342 | Q1 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q1 2024 | 2031 |
| Leading Light Wind | 2,400 | Q1 2023 | Q3 2023 | Q1 2024 | 2031-32 |
| Solicitation 4 | 1,200 - 4,000 | Q2 2024 | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | 2032 |
| Solicitation 5 | 1,200 - 4,000 | Q2 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q4 2025 | 2034 |
| Solicitation 6 | 1,200 - 4,000 | Q2 2027 | Q3 2027 | Q1 2028 | 2035 |
| Solicitation 7 | 1,200 - 4,000 | Q2 2029 | Q3 2029 | Q1 2030 | 2037 |
Where will the New Jersey offshore wind farms be built?
New Jersey's offshore wind farm lease areas are determined by the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management who then auctions the rights to develop the wind farms to developers. Developers then compete for contracts with the NJ Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) for the energy generated. Offshore wind projects take several years to go through the permitting process, and the first projects are expected to start construction sometime in 2027-28.
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