U.S. Launches First Commercial-Scale Offshore Wind Farm

The South Fork Wind project off New York's coast begins operation, signaling a major advance in the nation's clean energy efforts.

America's first commercial-scale offshore wind farm, South Fork Wind, is now operational off the coast of New York, marking a significant milestone in the nation's clean energy transition.
The wind farm, developed by Ørsted and Eversource, can power over 70,000 homes and is part of a broader effort to build out offshore wind capacity to combat climate change.
Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted the project as a demonstration of New York's commitment to aggressive climate change solutions and a model for other states.
Concerns were raised by Native Long Island tribes and fishermen about the project's impact on their interests, with calls for more inclusive benefits and compensation mechanisms.
The Biden administration aims to power 10 million homes with offshore wind energy by 2030, with South Fork Wind being a step towards achieving this goal.