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The remaining eight sales, by the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), will be held in 2025 and 2026, two in 2027 and four in 2028.
The 2025 auction will be in the Gulf of Mexico. In 2026, the auction will be in the Central Atlantic. Part of the New York Bight and Gulf of Mexico will be auctioned in 2027; and 2028 will see auctions off California, the Gulf of Maine, Hawaii and an as-yet undisclosed territory.
“Our offshore wind leasing schedule will provide predictability to help developers and communities plan ahead and will provide the confidence needed to continue building on the tremendous offshore wind supply chain and manufacturing investments that we’ve already seen,” said Interior Secretary Deb Haaland.
Since Biden came into office, the US Department of the Interior has held four offshore auctions and approved more than 10GW of installed capacity.
New offshore wind regulations were also finalised that the administration said would slash industry costs by $1.9 billion over 20 years.
“Today’s announcements are a significant step forward for the advancement of the offshore wind energy industry,” said Anne Reynolds, the American Clean Power Association’s vice president for offshore wind.
“The final modernisation rule will streamline the permitting process and reduce regulatory barriers for developers. It will also lead to greater collaboration between federal, state, and local stakeholders, ensuring that offshore wind projects are developed in a sustainable and responsible manner,” she said.
The Department of Energy also announced $48 million in funding for research and development projects for offshore wind technology development and domestic manufacturing.
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