U.S. Department of the Interior press releases, project developer announcements

Biden-Harris Administration Approves New England Offshore Wind Farms, Including Atlantic Shores South

Jul 2, 2024, 06:05 PM

The Biden-Harris administration has approved two new offshore wind farms in New England on July 1, advancing the U.S. toward its 2030 offshore wind target. The U.S. Department of the Interior announced on July 2 the approval of the Atlantic Shores South project, marking the ninth commercial-scale offshore wind project greenlit by the administration. This milestone is part of the administration's broader goal to deploy 30 gigawatts of offshore energy by 2030, reflecting its commitment to a clean energy future.