5 Things You Need to Know About Offshore Wind in New Jersey
1. Trump Administration Reconsiders Key Wind Project Approvals
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) says it will revisit approvals for the Empire Wind 2 project off New Jersey and New York, as well as the Atlantic Shores project in New Jersey — both previously greenlit under the Biden administration.
2. Empire Wind Faces Renewed Uncertainty
Empire Wind, the only active offshore wind project off New Jersey’s coast, had reached 30% construction before Trump halted it in April. He later reversed course, but now the project is under review again.
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3. Atlantic Shores Project Is Effectively Stalled
The Atlantic Shores wind farm lost a critical clean air permit earlier this year, making construction impossible. BOEM now says its environmental review process must be reexamined, casting further doubt on the project’s future.
4. Legal Pressure from Anti-Wind Groups Is Mounting
The federal reviews stem from lawsuits filed by Save Long Beach Island and other groups opposed to offshore wind. They’re also pushing to cancel leases and revoke permits for multiple projects.
5. Industry Advocates Warn of Rising Energy Costs
Supporters of offshore wind say halting these projects could limit supply. They argue that wind energy is essential to meeting growing demand and diversifying the U.S. energy portfolio.
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