EnBW North America, EDF Renewables and Vineyard Wind have joined the New York Offshore Wind Alliance (NYOWA).
NYOWA director Joe Martens said the organisation was “proud” to welcome three new members to the alliance, which already includes over two dozen environmental, business, labour, wind industry and community groups as its members.
He said: “If we continue on the path Governor Cuomo has laid out, New York will be the nation’s leader in offshore wind development, powering hundreds of thousands of homes with clean, reliable, renewable energy, bringing new industries to the state, and creating thousands of good paying union jobs.
“Other states are looking to expand their offshore wind reach, making it crucial that New York move swiftly to continue to lead.”
EnBW North America managing director Bill White said: “EnBW North America is excited to join the New York Offshore Wind Alliance to help advance the Cuomo Administration’s historic commitment to responsible offshore wind development off the New York coastline.
“With a diverse membership connected by a common mission, NYOWA is a central voice in New York’s offshore wind conversation and we are proud to join the effort.”
EDF Renewables senior manager of offshore wind development Doug Copeland said: “EDF Renewables is enthusiastic about the quickly advancing US offshore wind industry and looks forward to being a contributing member of the New York Offshore Wind Alliance.
“The alliance will connect and engage the various players to deliver insights as we work together to meet New York’s ambitions goals.”
Vineyard Wind chief development officer Erich Stephens said: “Vineyard Wind is proud to partner with the New York Offshore Wind Alliance to advance the expansion and development of offshore wind in New York.
“As one of the most experienced and successful wind energy developers in the world, Vineyard Wind is excited to advance the Liberty Wind project in New York and help establish the Empire State as the world leader in offshore wind development.
“Through Liberty Wind, we look forward to working with the alliance to support New York state efforts to meet its ambitious renewable energy goals, while providing much needed economic benefits to New Yorkers across the state.”
New York Governor Cuomo has proposed increasing the state’s Clean Energy Standard to 70% renewable electricity generation by 2030 and increasing the state’s offshore wind goal to 9GW by 2035.
Martens said: “The growing interest of offshore wind companies signals that the private sector is ready and willing to invest in New York, helping us to achieve New York State’s clean energy goals.
“This investment is critical and demonstrates our commitment to addressing climate change.”