Threading a Moving needle: The Spatial Dimensions Characterizing US Offshore Wind Policy Drivers

Many US Atlantic Coast states have set rigorous goals for offshore wind power generation and developers have responded by leasing established wind energy areas from the federal government. The total project generation under contract has surpassed 6 GW across several established wind energy areas. Under the Biden administration, the US has redoubled efforts to improve and accelerate permitting and job creation as well as support new infrastructure and other research and development initiatives.