Orsted, Eversource submit joint proposal for New York offshore wind solicitation

Orsted and Eversource submitted a joint proposal last week in response to New York State’s third round of offshore wind solicitations.

The submission includes multiple bids with different configurations. The proposal is designed to generate billions of dollars for the state economy, create thousands of new jobs, advance environmental justice, prioritize disadvantaged communities and minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs), and integrate clean energy solutions.

With this third round of offshore wind solicitations, the state is looking to develop a minimum of 2,000 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind, which will power at least 1.5 million homes with clean. It further progresses the state toward its goal to secure 70 percent of its electricity from renewable energy by 2030 and at least 9,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2035.

“We’re committed to developing projects that will create good-paying jobs, build up local communities, and generate clean, affordable energy to fight climate change,” David Hardy, group EVP and CEO Americas at Orsted, said. “We’re confident this new proposal offers statewide, comprehensive offshore wind solutions and integrated clean energy innovation for New York, a state where we already have two advanced projects and have invested in supply chain development, workforce training, and O&M capabilities. This solicitation further demonstrates New York’s leadership in offshore wind energy, and we look forward to the opportunity to build upon our strong track record here.”

Orsted and Eversource are already building the 130 MW South Fork Wind project, New York’s first offshore wind farm, which broke ground early last year and will be operational in 2023. They are also building the 924 MW Sunrise Wind project in the state, which will be operational in late 2025.

“As the state’s trusted partner, we are proud to answer New York’s call for more clean, renewable offshore wind energy and today submitted a proposal that would create significant jobs, deliver local economic investment, provide meaningful workforce development solutions, and advance the movement toward greater environmental justice across the Empire State,” Joe Nolan, chairman, president, and CEO of Eversource Energy, said. “Today’s proposal builds on the incredible work we are already doing in New York including building the state’s first offshore wind farm, and harnesses the unmatched combination of our onshore, regional transmission expertise together with Orsted’s considerable offshore capabilities.”