The tiny mid-Atlantic state of Delaware is expected to adopt an offshore wind bill mandating 800MW-1.2GW of capacity, and establishing a procurement process for the state’s first projects.
The Energy Solutions Act of 2024 has been sent to the desk of the pro-wind governor, Democrat John Carney. He is expected to sign it into law.
Sponsor Debra Heffernan, chair of the state's natural resources and energy committee, said: “It will take time before we see a turbine [off] Delaware, but this is still a huge feat.”
The bill has been welcomed by the offshore wind sector.
“Passage of the Delaware Energy Solutions Act represents a pivotal moment for Delaware and an important milestone for the offshore wind industry up and down the east coast,” said Sam Salustro, vice president of strategic communications at trade group Oceantic Network.
“In addition to setting up a procurement process for the state’s first projects, the bill strengthens the wider market by creating processes for transmission siting so offshore wind energy can power people’s homes and businesses,” he added.
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