The Interior Department today announced the issuance of a joint Record of Decision on the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind South wind energy project off New Jersey.
The wind project includes up to 195 wind turbine generators, up to 10 offshore substations, up to 1 permanent meteorological tower, interarray and interlink cables, up to 2 onshore substations, and up to 8 transmission cables making landfall at 2 locations in New Jersey.
Interior Sec. Deb Haaland called the decision a “milestone” and “yet another step toward our ambitious goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore energy by 2030,” with President Biden’s National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi saying it “reflects the win-win opportunities that we are seizing to benefit local workers and communities.”
Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Director Elizabeth Klein cited the “intentional collaborative process” associated with the project’s review, adding that “our dedication to engaging with Tribal Nations, states, other government agencies, industry, environmental organizations, and ocean users remains paramount, ensuring responsible energy development while addressing community concerns and safeguarding our marine ecosystems.”
