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Ørsted cancellations create uncertainty around NJ’s offshore wind future
The two projects were projected to create a combined capacity of 2,200 megawatts and to power up to 1 million homes while creating thousands of jobs.
Fallout from Ørsted’s Ocean Wind cancellations continues in NJ
As election week begins, criticisms, harsh rhetoric and finger-pointing continue to abound from the abrupt decision by the Danish energy company to pull the plug on the two offshore wind projects it was slated to develop off the coast of South Jersey.
Ørsted pulls plug on offshore wind projects Ocean Wind 1 and 2
Reacting to the cancellation of work that was expected to power 1 million homes and create thousands of jobs, Gov. Phil Murphy did not mince words: “Today’s decision ... to abandon its commitments to New Jersey is outrageous and calls into question the company’s credibility and competence."
NJ’s 1st offshore wind farm gets construction OK
“Offshore wind presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for New Jersey, and Ocean Wind 1 will offer high-skilled, good-paying union jobs and major economic investment in South Jersey, all while providing cleaner air and a healthier environment,” said New Jersey Economic Development Authority CEO Tim Sullivan.
Ocean Wind 1 moves closer to construction start
According to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, if all wind turbine generators are approved for installation, the estimated capacity range will be capable of powering up to 504,000 homes each year.
NJ’s first offshore wind project takes big step forward
Ocean Wind 1 aims to provide clean energy to some 500,000 New Jersey homes while delivering thousands of jobs and helping to solidify the state’s role as a leader in this burgeoning sector.
PSEG sells stake in Ocean Wind 1 project
Ørsted will now have 100% ownership of the state's first offshore wind farm, which is expected to be complete by the end of 2024.
Nearly $4M in grants awarded for South Jersey resilience projects
“These funds will enable important resiliency projects to come to fruition,” said Maddy Urbish, head of government affairs and marketing strategy, New Jersey for Ørsted.
Ocean Wind 1 takes major step in federal review process
Following its release by the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the state will now review the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the project, which analyzes potential impacts to natural, historic and cultural resources, and will provide feedback accordingly.
Ocean Wind 1, Stockton University expand partnership
The offshore energy site will support a first-of-its-kind program under which the school will train individuals to be Protected Species Observers (PSO)—certified professionals tasked with monitoring the space to protect the marine environment and its inhabitants.
New Jersey partners with Ørsted to marshal Ocean Wind 1
The appointment, announced Thursday during Gov. Phil Murphy's Keynote Address at the Business Network for Offshore Wind’s International Partnering Forum in Atlantic City, establishes the project from the sector leader and partner PSEG as the first tenant of the New Jersey Wind Port.
