The Biden administration has approved two large-scale wind projects, Vineyard Wind in Massachusetts and South Fork Wind off New York and Rhode Island. Offshore wind is a key component in the Democratic president’s plan to make the nation’s electric grid carbon free by 2035. In working with states and the private sector, the White House said it will “provide Americans with cleaner and cheaper energy, create good-paying jobs and invest billions in new American energy supply chains,” including construction of wind turbines, shipbuilding and servicing.īiden has set a goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030, enough to provide electricity to 10 million homes, support 77,000 jobs and spur $12 billion per year in private investment in offshore wind. Youngkin is “fully committed to Virginia’s current offshore wind project” and will continue to support any future project “that meets Virginia’s economic needs and protects ratepayers from high energy costs,” Porter said. “The commonwealth is already a leader in the offshore wind industry, and the Youngkin administration is focused on … this emerging sector in a way that is consistent with promoting jobs for Virginia and its right-to-work philosophy,” Porter said, referring to a state policy that promotes a worker’s right not to be required to join a labor union. Spokesman Macaulay Porter said Youngkin supports the offshore wind industry, and his administration has participated in calls with the White House on the topic. Glenn Youngkin has moved to withdraw the state from a regional carbon-limiting initiative meant to combat climate change. Missing from the compact is Virginia, where Republican Gov. The partnership comprises governors of both parties from Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island.
We’re about to build a better America,” Biden said. The session focused on ways to expand important segments of the offshore industry, including manufacturing facilities, ports and workforce training and development. WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House on Thursday launched a formal partnership with 11 East Coast governors to boost the growing offshore wind industry, a key element of President Joe Biden’s plan for climate change.īiden, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and other top administration officials met with governors, wind industry officials and labor leaders Thursday at the White House.
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