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Research and Development Roadmap 4.0

Source/Sponsor: 
NOW
Creator/Author: 
NOW - Report
Description: 

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.

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Publication Date: 
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
1 MB
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Document
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Offshore Wind Energy Strategies Report

Source/Sponsor: 
DOE
Creator/Author: 
DOE - Report
Description: 

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.

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Publication Date: 
Saturday, January 1, 2022
2 MB
Resource Type: 
Document
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U.S. Department of Energy's Strategy to Advance Offshore Wind Energy in the United States

Source/Sponsor: 
DOE
Creator/Author: 
DOE - Press Release
Description: 

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.

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Publication Date: 
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
981 KB
Resource Type: 
Document
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Floating Offshore Wind Initiative To Help Unlock U.S. Offshore Wind Energy Potential

Source/Sponsor: 
DOE
Creator/Author: 
DOE - Press Release
Description: 

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.

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Publication Date: 
Thursday, September 15, 2022
322 KB
Resource Type: 
Document
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Advancing Offshore Wind Energy in the United States

Source/Sponsor: 
DOE
Creator/Author: 
DOE - Reports
Description: 
The report discusses the technology, market, and policy drivers that are shaping the growth of offshore wind energy, and provides insights into the key challenges and opportunities for further development. The document also presents case studies of offshore wind projects that are currently under development or have been recently completed in the US.
 
The report outlines the potential benefits of offshore wind energy, including the creation of new jobs, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and the diversification of the US energy mix. It also highlights the need for continued investment and innovation in offshore wind technology to enable its full potential to be realized.
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Publication Date: 
Thursday, April 6, 2023
4 MB
Resource Type: 
Document
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Offshore Wind Projects In Maryland

Source/Sponsor: 
Offshore Wind Maryland
Creator/Author: 
Offshore Wind Maryland
Description: 

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.

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Publication Date: 
Thursday, April 6, 2023
776 KB
Resource Type: 
Document
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FACT SHEET: Biden Administration Launches New Federal-State Offshore Wind Partnership to Grow American-Made Clean Energy

Source/Sponsor: 
The White House
Creator/Author: 
The White House - Statements and Releases
Description: 

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...

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Publication Date: 
Thursday, June 23, 2022
108 KB
Resource Type: 
Document
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Biden-Harris Administration Continues Offshore Wind Momentum, Announces Next Steps for Gulf of Maine

Source/Sponsor: 
DOI
Creator/Author: 
DOI - Press Releases
Description: 
Biden-Harris administration keeps the offshore wind momentum going by announcing the next steps in the Gulf of Maine. A renewable energy future is within reach, and this initiative marks another milestone in the administration's commitment to combat climate change and create a sustainable future. New steps to spur offshore wind development and investments from the Inflation Reduction Act will lower energy costs, create good-paying jobs. (BOEM) 
 
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Publication Date: 
Thursday, August 18, 2022
562 KB
Resource Type: 
Document
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Ocean Energy Safety Institute Releases Wind Energy Research Road Map

Source/Sponsor: 
Ocean Energy Safety Institute
Creator/Author: 
Ocean Energy Safety Institute - Research
Description: 

Ocean Energy Safety Institute Releases Wind Energy Research Road Map

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Publication Date: 
Thursday, February 23, 2023
11 MB
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Document
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FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Actions to Expand Offshore Wind Nationally and Harness More Reliable, Affordable Clean Energy

Source/Sponsor: 
The White House
Creator/Author: 
The White House - Statements and Releases
Description: 

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

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Publication Date: 
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
91 KB
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