BOEM Seeks Public Comment on Draft Environmental Analysis for Proposed Wind Energy Project Offshore New York
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today announced the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Empire Wind energy project offshore New York. This proposed 2,076-megawatt (MW) project, if approved, could provide power for at least 700,000 homes. “BOEM continues to drive significant progress to meet the Biden-Harris administration’s ambitious climate goals, and our commitment to advance offshore wind is keeping pace with our commitment to do this right,” said BOEM Director Amanda Lefton. “As we expeditiously review offshore wind projects, BOEM…
Published: 2022-12-30
Source: Bureau of Ocean Energy Management