The nation's offshore wind industry is already primed for major growth, thanks to state governments pushing development forward with bold commitments.

New England continues to drive the deployment of offshore wind, with thousands of megawatts slated for federal waters off the coasts of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.

Earlier this month, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards announced the formation of a new task force to help the state fully realize its potential in the growing offshore wind industry.

The Lake Erie offshore wind project ‘Icebreaker’ isn’t a done deal but a recent decision by the OPSB opens a wide berth for its developers to finally realize a plan that’s been in the works for almost a decade.

Offshore wind stakeholders are now exploring the impacts of the CBP's guidance, including potential vessel equipment litigation, Congressional consideration of lifting waivers, and potential changes to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA).