Sunita Somvanshi
The new offshore wind farm New England, comprising New England Wind 1 and New England Wind 2, could together provide up to 2 gigawatts of installed clean energy capacity. Located in Massachusetts, it will create up to 9,200 full-time jobs during all phases of the project and contribute $8 billion in direct investments to the region. New England Wind 1 is exceptionally advanced in its setup and, if ultimately selected, the project, which would be located about 50 kilometers south of Barnstable (Massachusetts), could begin construction in 2025. The Federal Record of Decision (ROD) along with the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) approval, expected in 2024, represent a significant milestone in obtaining permits for the construction of the future park.
Iberdrola has received the first authorization from the Federal Record of Decision (ROD) by the Biden Administration for its offshore wind farm New England, consisting of New England Wind 1 and New England Wind 2, which has the potential to provide approximately 2 gigawatts of clean energy, equating to a reduction of nearly 4 million tons of carbon dioxide. In total, it will create up to 9,200 qualified full-time jobs and contribute $8 billion in direct investments to the region. Additionally, the project also offers economic growth and industrial attraction opportunities in the area, such as an assembly center, a marine wind training center, a new maritime crane factory, or operations and maintenance facilities in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and New Bedford, among others.
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New England Wind 1 is exceptionally advanced for its commissioning and “offers extraordinary safety and viability,” according to Iberdrola. If finally selected, the project, which would be located about 50 kilometers south of Barnstable (Massachusetts), could start construction in 2025 and be commercially operational before the end of this decade, thus contributing to achieving the ambitious climate targets set for 2030 by the state of New England.
The Federal Record of Decision (ROD) along with the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) approval, anticipated for 2024, represents an important milestone in the permitting process for the construction of the future park. On February 26, 2024, New England Wind received the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). The issuance of the ROD authorization by the Department of the Interior follows years of intense engagement with local residential and fishing community members and other stakeholders. The approval of the Construction and Operations Plan (COP) is expected in July 2024.
