New Jersey governor Phil Murphy has directed the state’s board of public utilities to launch its fourth offshore wind solicitation early subsequent yr.
“I’ve directed the BPU to take this motion in recognition of the sturdy way forward for New Jersey’s offshore wind business,” says Governor Murphy. “New Jersey can, and can, proceed to stay a burgeoning offshore wind improvement hub that pulls new tasks and their accompanying financial and environmental advantages for generations to return.”
“Immediately’s announcement affirms New Jersey’s dedication to offshore wind and to assembly Governor Murphy’s clear power targets,” provides NJBPU president Christine Guhl-Sadovy. “Offshore wind is important to our clear power financial system and our efforts to mitigate local weather change, and we’re resolute in our efforts to make sure New Jersey realizes its advantages.”
New Jersey’s fourth solicitation mission awards are anticipated in early 2025.
