
Daniel T. McKillop
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Author: Daniel T. McKillop
Date: January 13, 2020
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201-896-7115 dmckillop@sh-law.comStates along the East Coast are competing for offshore wind supply-chain investment and jobs, with New York and New Jersey both taking steps to come out on top.
In October, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) finalized contracts for its first two offshore wind projects, which are part of the ambitious clean energy plan the state adopted this summer. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) requires that 70 percent of the state’s electricity come from renewables by 2030, and requires 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040.
With the enactment of the CLPA, New York is again a leader in green energy policy. Below are several key aspects of the law:
In connection with signing the CLCPA, New York has entered into agreements to build two offshore wind farms for a combined total of 1700 megawatts of clean energy. The Sunrise Wind project will be located in an offshore area 30 miles East of Long Island. It will be developed by Orsted and Eversource, providing 880 megawatts feeding Long Island. The Empire Wind project will be located 14 miles Southeast of Manhattan and will be developed by Equinor, a Norwegian company. It will develop 816 megawatts and feed New York City.
New York also plans to invest $287 million to construct manufacturing, service and port facilities in several areas of New York, including in Port Jefferson, Brooklyn, Staten Island and the Capital region. The port upgrades will begin in 2020. Construction of the onshore facilities will begin in 2022. Offshore construction will begin in late 2022 and the projects will be completed by 2024.
Going forward, the green economies of both New York and New Jersey are poised for growth. Scarinci Hollenbeck’s Renewable Energy and Green Initiatives Practice Group can provide businesses with the broad range of legal services needed to succeed in this ever-evolving industry.
If you have any questions or if you would like to discuss the matter further, please contact me, Dan McKillop, or the Scarinci Hollenbeck attorney with whom you work, at 201-806-3364.
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