Wind alliance backs NY offshore – reNews

A coalition of business, environmental and community leaders hasbacked Governor Andrew Cuomos plan to make offshore wind the focus of New York'srenewable energy plan.

Ahead of a series of public meetings hosted by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the New York Offshore Wind Alliance (NYOWA) has voiced its support for developing green energy off the state's coastline.

The meetingsare part of a process to create an Offshore Wind Master Planto aidGovernor Cuomos commitment to having50% of New Yorks power generated by renewable energy sources by 2030.

NYOWA director Joe Martens said: New York has a unique opportunity to become a national leader in offshore wind if it acts in a comprehensive and timely way.

"The Offshore Master Plan holds the key to creating a new clean energy economy that means emission-free offshore wind, new job-creating industries and economic opportunity, while reducing reliance on polluting fossil fuels and improving public health.

The NYOWA, a project ofthe non-profitAlliance for Clean Energy New York (ACE NY), was set up in 2016 to support the aim of creating 2.4GW of offshore wind power by 2030.

Its work is guided by a steering committee that includes representatives from the ACE NY, Deepwater Wind, Dong Energy, National Wildlife Federation, Natural Resources Defense Council, Sierra Club and the University of Delawares Special Initiative on Offshore Wind.

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