Murphy directs NJBPU to accelerate next offshore wind solicitation

In a statement, the Governor said bringing forward the solicitation, “reaffirms the state’s commitment to achieving a 100% clean-energy economy by 2035 and underscores the strength and promise of New Jersey’s clean-energy economy, including the critical importance of the state’s supply chain facilities to the regional offshore wind industry.”

Governor Murphy continued, “I have directed the NJBPU to take this action in recognition of the strong future of New Jersey’s offshore wind industry.

“New Jersey can – and will – continue to remain a burgeoning offshore wind development hub that attracts new projects and their accompanying economic and environmental benefits for generations to come. 

“These new projects, along with the Atlantic Shores offshore wind project awarded in 2021, will support tens of thousands of good-paying, family-sustaining jobs for New Jerseyans while protecting the quality of the air our children breathe and making good on the promise of affordable clean energy produced right here in the Garden State.”

NJBPU president Christine Guhl-Sadovy said, “This announcement affirms New Jersey’s commitment to offshore wind and to meeting Governor Murphy’s clean energy goals.

“Offshore wind is vital to our clean energy economy and our efforts to mitigate climate change, and we are resolute in our efforts to ensure New Jersey realises its benefits.”

New Jersey’s fourth solicitation project awards are expected in early 2025.