US sets new offshore wind energy areas in Central Atlantic for up to 8GW

US sets new offshore wind energy areas in Central Atlantic for up to 8G

The US announced the creation of three new wind energy areas (WEAs) holding up to 8GW of capacity in the Central Atlantic planning area to meet surging sector demand in the Mid-Atlantic.

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), lead regulator of energy development in federal waters, made the announcement of the three areas after extensive consultation with ocean users and other stakeholders.

Offshore Wind and Hydrogen