Official Site of The State of 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.
| Project | Capacity Target / Award (MW) | Issue Date | Submittal Date | Award Date | Est. Commercial Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ørsted Ocean Wind 1 | 1,100 | Q3 2018 | Q4 2018 | Q2 2019 | 2024-2025 |
| Ørsted Ocean Wind 2 | 1,148 | Q3 2020 | Q4 2020 | Q2 2021 | 2027-2029 |
| Atlantic Shores | 1,510 | Q3 2020 | Q4 2020 | Q2 2021 | 2027-2029 |
| 3 | 1,200-1,400 | Q1 2023 | Q2 2023 | Q4 2023 | 2030 |
| 4 | 1,200** | Q3 2024 | Q4 2024 | Q2 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 | 11,000 |
* The Board may award projects above or below the target
** To be adjusted based on previous solicitation results
New Jersey has a steady and consistent procurement of offshore wind, with 3,758 MW awarded to date. The state’s third solicitation of 1,200-1,400 MW was issued in Q1 2023.
