When President Biden took office, there were no offshore wind projects approved in federal waters, but under his Administration’s investments, the government has now approved ten projects, capable of powering over five million homes. This growing industry is creating tens of thousands of well-paying union jobs, strengthening the power grid, and reducing pollution while protecting marine ecosystems. The Administration remains committed to working with industry, Tribes, and stakeholders to support American-made supply chains and further advance clean energy technologies.
When I came into office, the United States had zero approved offshore wind projects in federal waters, and the industry was struggling to gain a foothold. But now, following my Administration’s investments in our clean energy future, the private sector has mobilized and the federal government has approved ten offshore wind projects – enough to power more than five million homes and equivalent to half of the capacity needed to achieve our goal of 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030. From manufacturing and shipbuilding to port operations and construction, this industry will support tens of thousands of good-paying and union jobs, provide reliable clean power to homes and businesses, strengthen our power grid against outages, and help reduce pollution – all while protecting biodiversity and marine ecosystems. We will continue to partner with industry, Tribes, ocean users, and other stakeholders to support supply chains that are Made in America, incentivize union-built projects, and continue seizing opportunities for additional clean energy technologies.
September 5 2024 White House. Briefing Room. Washington, DC USA
Sources: Midtown Tribune news, WH.gov