New York State awards contracts for offshore wind projects

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) finalized contracts with Equinor Wind and Sunrise Wind to develop two large offshore wind energy projects in the state. The deal with Equinor is for the 816-megawatt Empire Wind Project. The Sunrise Wind project – which is a joint venture between Orsted and Eversource Energy – is for an 880-megawatt Sunrise Wind Project. State officials say this is the largest procurement for offshore wind in U.S. history. The state has a goal of developing 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035 and position. “New Yorkers know all too well the devastating impacts of climate change and the catastrophic consequences if we do not act urgently,” New York Gov. Andrew Governor Cuomo said. “By finalizing the contract awards for the nation’s largest offshore wind procurement, we are realizing the positive impacts these projects will have on the environment while diversifying our economy and bringing significant economic benefits to the Empire State.”