In a significant step toward clean energy, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has approved the Atlantic Shores South offshore wind project, marking a key victory in the U.S. transition to renewable energy.
The project is poised to generate up to 2,800 megawatts of renewable power for New Jersey’s electric grid, significantly reducing the state’s dependence on fossil fuels.
Doug O’Malley, Director of Environment New Jersey Research & Policy Center, emphasized the importance of this approval, especially as the nation faces rising temperatures.
The Atlantic Shores South wind project will reduce fossil fuel dependence, powering homes with renewables.“Every year without offshore wind energy is another year we rely on polluting fossil fuels,” he stated. “It’s time to achieve independence from dirty energy sources.”
The Atlantic Shores South wind farm is the ninth large offshore wind project approved by BOEM. Under the Biden administration, over 13GW of offshore wind capacity has been greenlit, enough to power nearly 5 million homes.
The administration’s goal is to reach 30GW of offshore wind capacity by 2030, aligning with global efforts to tackle climate change.
As the heat wave intensifies, this approval represents a crucial move toward a more sustainable and resilient energy future for New Jersey and beyond. For more information, visit Offshore Wind for America.