Atlantic Shores Projects 1 and 2 construction and operations plans approved

Atlantic Shores Project 1 is New Jersey’s first offshore wind project

Oct 3, 2024 - 15:01
Oct 3, 2024 - 15:01
Atlantic Shores Projects 1 and 2 construction and operations plans approved

Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind (Atlantic Shores) has received Construction and Operations Plan (COP) approvals from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) for Atlantic Shores Projects 1 and 2, which combined will generate enough renewable energy to serve more than 1 million New Jersey homes. 

Joris Veldhoven, Chief Executive Officer, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, said:

“Securing these critical approvals enables New Jersey’s first offshore wind project to start construction next year and represents meaningful progress in New Jersey achieving 100% clean energy by 2035. We are grateful to the Biden-Harris administration, our agency partners at the U.S. Department of the Interior and BOEM, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, and all our federal and state agency partners who helped deliver this moment for Atlantic Shores.” 

Atlantic Shores Projects 1 and 2 represent 2,800 megawatts (MW) of safe, reliable renewable power at unmatched scale and maturity. Atlantic Shores Project 1 is New Jersey’s first offshore wind project and COP approval will enable the near-term creation of thousands of in-demand jobs and acceleration of billions of dollars in supply chain investments being made in the Garden State. Atlantic Shores Project 2 will build on this first-mover success and drive economic growth across the state over the next decade.  

Governor Phil Murphy said:

 “Offshore wind will strengthen our state’s economy through supply chain investments and good-paying, union jobs. Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration clearing the way for this milestone, we are one step closer to achieving 100% clean electricity by 2035.” 

Ed Potosnak, Executive Director of the New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, said:

“We’re excited that New Jersey’s first offshore project has moved one step closer to construction. Responsibly developed offshore wind is a critical component in a clean energy future — which will fight climate change, create union jobs and improve the air quality in overburdened communities. Children from Newark to Jersey City to Camden will be able to breathe just a little easier once the renewable energy from offshore wind comes online, and we look forward to working with Governor Murphy and our state Legislature to make the promise of clean energy a reality.” 

Captain Paul Eidman, Fisherman, said:

“Offshore wind isn’t just a new way to harness energy; it’s an opportunity for us fishermen to protect our waters and create a sustainable future for both our industry and the environment. Embracing this clean energy means ensuring our oceans thrive for generations to come.”