Offshore Wind Energy Goal

May 29, 2024

Summary

In January 2018, the Governor of New Jersey established a goal of 3,500 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind energy development by 2030 with the signing of Executive Order 8. In November 2019, Executive Order 92 increased the goal to 7,500 MW by 2035.  The goal was again increased by Executive Order 307, and currently requires 11,000 MW of offshore wind by 2040.   

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: State
Category: Regulatory Policy
State: New Jersey
Incentive Type: Offshore Wind Energy Target
Web Site: https://dep.nj.gov/offshorewind/
Administrator:
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Offshore Wind
Target: 11,000 MW by 2040

Contact

Name: Public Information Officer
Organization: Department of Environmental Protection
Address:
Phone: (609) 777-3373

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.