Jobs & Economic Development Assessment

The report outlines research priorities and identifies areas where additional research is needed to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind energy and support the growth of a domestic offshore wind industry. The roadmap is intended to guide the allocation of funds by the consortium for R&D initiatives that will help drive innovation and reduce the cost of offshore wind energy. The report identifies several key focus areas, including technology innovation, design and analysis tools, supply chain development, and workforce training and development. Additionally, the roadmap provides a framework for collaboration and coordination among industry, academia, and government entities to accelerate the development of offshore wind energy.

The report outlines a series of strategies and actions that can be taken by federal and state agencies, industry, academia, and other stakeholders to accelerate the deployment of offshore wind energy and support the growth of a domestic offshore wind industry. The report highlights the potential economic, environmental, and social benefits of offshore wind energy, and identifies key challenges and barriers that need to be addressed, such as regulatory and permitting processes, infrastructure development, and workforce training. Additionally, the report provides recommendations for advancing technology innovation and research, improving stakeholder engagement and collaboration, and increasing public awareness and support for offshore wind energy.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) says it has released its Offshore Wind Energy Strategy, a summary of offshore wind energy by 2030 and set the nation on a pathway to 110 GW or more by 2050.

The U.S. Department of Energy announced the Floating Offshore Wind Shot, a new $50 million interagency initiative to grow the amount of renewable energy available in the United States by driving the development of floating offshore wind energy.

The website contains details about the current offshore wind projects in the region, including their size, location, and expected completion dates. It also provides updates on the progress of these projects, as well as information about the economic and environmental benefits of offshore wind energy. Additionally, the website offers resources for stakeholders and the general public who want to learn more about offshore wind energy in Maryland.

White House Convenes Governors, Labor Leaders, and Private Companies to Boost Offshore Wind Supply Chains, Lower Energy Costs, and Support Manufacturing Jobs;  Eleven leading states along the East Coast will participate in this new Partnership, a first-of-its-kind forum for collaboration between federal and state officials to accelerate offshore wind progress. This includes mutual commitments to expand key elements of the supply chain, including manufacturing facilities for offshore wind components, port capabilities, logistics networks needed to install projects, and workforce development to fill good-paying jobs...

Ocean Energy Safety Institute Releases Wind Energy Research Road Map

Inaugural Floating Offshore Wind Shot Summit Advances Technologies to Power Millions of Homes, Create Good-Paying Jobs, and Strengthen U.S. Energy Security