Offshore Wind in the News

N.J. OFFSHORE WIND DEVELOPER INKS DEAL TO USE ALL UNION LABOR
The Allegheny Front
May 13, 2022
Biden Administration officials helped broker the agreement between Orsted and North America’s Building Trades Unions, as part of its goal to generate 30 gigawatts of wind energy by 2030, while simultaneously developing green energy jobs.
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NJ Resource Project Hosts Network Event on Offshore Winds
TapInto.net Stafford/LBI
May 20, 2022 at 1:38 PM
SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – As the prospect of offshore wind energy becomes more of a reality in the region, several groups throughout the state have expressed an interest in the project.
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Port in South Jersey lands deal to assemble parts for massive wind farm off Jersey coast, Murphy say
NJ.com
Apr. 30, 2022
The way Gov. Phil Murphy sees it, New Jersey is experiencing a big, “Field of Dreams” moment in its goal of becoming a wind power hub.
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Opportunity is in the Air at Rowan College of South Jersey
Patch.com
May 5, 2022
RCSJ announces upcoming Wind Turbine Technician programs to prepare graduates for success in an industry full of growth and promise.
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N.J. offshore wind developer Orsted inks deal to use all union labor
WHYY
May 9, 2022
New Jersey offshore wind developer Orsted recently inked a deal to use all union labor for its projects along the East Coast.
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Companies Join Forces for N.J. Offshore Wind Cable Facility
North American Wind Power
April 14, 2022
Rise Light & Power and Delaware River Partners LLC (DRP) are partnering to position New Jersey as a manufacturing hub in the growing offshore wind industry.
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NJEDA supports offshore wind job training in Salem County
NJBiz.com
April 15, 2022
The state continued its push to support and fund offshore wind programs with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s board approval for an agreement with Salem County Vocational Technical School.
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NJEDA partners with 4 N.J. universities to advance offshore wind learning and research efforts
ROI-NJ.com
April 1, 2022
Rutgers University, Rowan University, Montclair State University and New Jersey Institute of Technology will be receiving funds to advance academic research and investment in offshore wind workforce training, according to a Thursday announcement from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.
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N.J.’s offshore wind to bring $150 billion in private investment and power thousands of jobs
The Philadelphia Inquirer
April 12, 2022
One representative from a renewable energy company says New Jersey is already emerging as a national leader in offshore wind.
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Wind port construction begins to boost economy
NJ Spotlight News
April 8, 2022
Major bet on wind power looks to businesses run by women, minorities, veterans
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