September 2008
Status of US Offshore Wind Development Activity by State
Public sector initiatives and responses to development proposals
New York
Long Island Power Authority
ACTION:
Pursued development of a 40-turbine wind farm off Jones beach. FPL was successful respondent to an RFP requesting a developer in 2004. LIPA conducted initial baseline assessment, identified development area, and intended to construct the cable.
STATUS:
Project tabled over concerns about escalating construction and materials costs.
ACTION:
In September 2008, formed a working group with Con Edison to explore the feasibility of an up to 300 MW wind farm, possibly at a location 10 miles off the Rockaways in Queens NY.
STATUS:
Development of the project, which is 2X the size of the initial LIPA proposal will hinge on economic feasibility.
ACTION:
Funded studies to explore the feasibility of developing offshore wind in near shore Lake Erie; and consider jurisdictional issues.
STATUS:
In process
Governor’s Office
ACTION:
Directed state agencies to work with Great Lakes Wind Collaborative to develop a framework and action plan for NYS Offshore Wind
State agencies engaged in regulatory review of 10 MW wind farm in Gardiners Bay (Winergy).
STATUS:
In process
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