September 2008
Status of US Offshore Wind Development Activity by State
Public sector initiatives and responses to development proposals
New Jersey
Department of Environmental Protection
ACTION:
Issued RFP for an 18 month, $4.5 million Ocean/Wind Power Ecological Baseline Study. Study area is waters offshore New Jersey out 20 miles (approx. 100-ft. contour), excluding Delaware Bay and other specified areas. Fulfilling recommendation of Blue Ribbon Panel on offshore wind development, to assist in determining areas for development.
STATUS:
Award to GMI, Inc. studies, beginning January 2008, include acoustical, oceanographic, radar and thermal imaging.
Board of Public Utilities
ACTION:
Issued Solicitation for Proposals to Develop Offshore Wind Renewable Energy, offering a $19 million, 5-year production credit for construction and operation of an up-to 350 MW facility. Ten percent to be made available up front to support studies and permitting.
STATUS:
5 proposals submitted. Expect an award to one of the five applicants in October. 5 sites offshore New Jersey selected by MMS for wind assessment work under the Interim Rule.
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