New England States Receive Offshore Wind Project Proposals

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut review bids for large-scale offshore wind projects aimed at boosting renewable energy reliance.

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut have received proposals for offshore wind projects as part of a historic agreement to potentially coordinate selection.
The proposals aim to supply up to 6,800 megawatts of offshore wind capacity, enough to power nearly 2 million homes.
Bidders include Avangrid Renewables, Vineyard Offshore, and Ørsted, with projects potentially coming online as soon as 2029.
The initiative seeks to lower costs, increase project viability, and support the region's clean-emissions goals.
Officials expect to announce selected projects in the third quarter of 2024, marking a significant step for the region's renewable energy landscape.