New York regulator approves plan for offshore wind solicitation of at least 1,000 MW

摘要

New York regulators gave the green light for the New York State EnergyResearch and Development Authority, or NYSERDA, to sometime thisyear issue an offshore wind solicitation for at least 1,000 MW.The Public Service Commission's April 23 order approving NYSERDA's request said moving ahead with a solicitation would"maintain New York's trajectory in meeting its clean energy goals."Commissioner Diane Burman dissented.The state wants to source 70% of its electricity needs fromrenewable energy by 2030 and to reach 100% carbon-free electricity by2040. As part of that effort, the state is planning to develop 9,000 MWof offshore wind capacity by 2035.