{"id":1475075,"date":"2024-07-03T12:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-03T16:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/?p=1475075"},"modified":"2024-07-03T12:50:00","modified_gmt":"2024-07-03T16:50:00","slug":"us-interior-department-greenlights-major-offshore-wind-project-in-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/us-interior-department-greenlights-major-offshore-wind-project-in-new-jersey\/1475075\/","title":{"rendered":"US Interior Department Greenlights Major Offshore Wind Project In New Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"

US Interior Department Greenlights Major Offshore Wind Project In New Jersey<\/span><\/p>\n

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Authored by Matt McGregor via The Epoch Times<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

The Department of Interior announced<\/a> its approval of a large-scale offshore wind turbine project in New Jersey on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

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The Interior Department stated that the Atlantic Shores South project will be located approximately 8 miles from the New Jersey shore and involve the construction of 195 wind turbines that will be supported by 10 offshore substations with subsea transmission cables \u201cpotentially making landfall in Atlantic City and Sea Girt, New Jersey.\u201d<\/p>\n

The project will consist of two wind farms that will have the capacity to generate 2,800 megawatts of electricity that can power up to one million homes, the DoI said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The department said it\u2019s the ninth offshore wind energy project at a commercial scale to get federal approval.<\/p>\n

These nine projects will generate up to 13 gigawatts of offshore wind-generated energy, enough to power up to 5 million homes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Biden-Harris administration is building momentum every day for our clean energy future, and today\u2019s milestone is yet another step toward our ambitious goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore energy by 2030,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> said Interior Department Secretary Deb Haaland.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur clean energy future is now a reality\u2014thanks to President Biden\u2019s Investing in America agenda we are addressing climate change, fostering job growth, and promoting equitable economic opportunities for all communities.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

Atlantic Offshore Wind is a partnership between Shell New Energies and EDF Renewables North America.<\/p>\n

\u2018One Step Closer\u2019<\/h2>\n

In a press release<\/a> issued on the federal approval, Joris Veldhoven, the chief executive officer for Atlantic Offshore Wind, said the decision \u201cbrings us one step closer to delivering New Jersey\u2019s first offshore wind projects and for the state achieving its ambitious goal of 100% clean energy by 2035.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe recognize the significance of this milestone and we\u2019re excited to work with our supply chain partners to continue making near-term investments and creating great paying union jobs,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> he said.<\/p>\n

According to the company, one of the wind farm projects will give the local economy a $848 million boon through \u201cjob creation and workforce development.\u201d<\/p>\n

In total, the entire project will bring $1.9 billion to the state, Atlantic Shores Wind said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2018Negligible to Moderate Adverse Impacts\u2019<\/h2>\n

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in May published its joint record of decision<\/a> on the Atlantic Shores Wind\u2019s environmental impact statement (EIS) in which it concluded that the project will have \u201cnegligible to moderate adverse impacts on most resources.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe numerous consultations performed under various federal statutes and the analysis in the final EIS indicate that approval of the Preferred Alternative would not result in undue harm to environmental resources or in unreasonable interference with other OCS [outer continental shelf] uses,\u201d<\/strong><\/em> BOEM\u2019s report stated.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Elizabeth Klein, BOEM\u2019s energy management director, called the project \u201can intentional collaborative process.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAt BOEM, our dedication to engaging with Tribal Nations, states, other government agencies, industry, environmental organizations, and ocean users remains paramount, ensuring responsibility development while addressing community concerns and safeguarding our marine ecosystems,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Wind Energy Opposition<\/h2>\n

Some of those community concerns have been expressed by organizations such as Protect Our Coast NJ, which has opposed the construction of offshore wind farms, stating that they will ruin the tourism industry that centers around the scenic beachside views.<\/strong><\/p>\n

These organizations have claimed that the infrasound tools used in surveying for the wind turbines are disrupting the navigation of whales and dolphins, which increases fatal vessel strikes.<\/p>\n

Officials have denied the correlation in previous reports<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In an emailed statement to The Epoch Times on the Biden administration\u2019s approval of the project, Protect Our Coast NJ President Robin Shaffer said though the decision is no surprise, it\u2019s still alarming.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are concerned that Atlantic Shores with its towering skyscrapers in the ocean will spell trouble for critical habitats for fish, marine mammals and migratory waterfowl,\u201d <\/strong>she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cOffshore wind construction and operations disrupt wildlife and ecosystems, and threaten the livelihoods of commercial fisherman and small businesses up and down the east coast.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

The organization is \u201cincredulous\u201d that these projects are moving at such as rapid pace, she said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Tyler Durden<\/a><\/span>
\nWed, 07\/03\/2024 – 08:50<\/span><\/p>\n

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