New York Governor Kathy Hochul July 27 announced the release of the state’s third competitive offshore wind solicitation, seeking an incremental 2 GW of offshore wind power capacity to help meet the state’s target of 9 GW by 2035. “New York is proud to continue leading the way in offshore wind development while establishing a blueprint for building a locally based green economy,” Hochul said in a statement. “Today we are putting words into action and making it clear that New York State is the national hub of the offshore wind industry,” Hochul said, adding that the “clean energy transition is driving significant private investment and family-sustaining jobs in communities across the state, and we are setting ourselves up for success with a brighter and more sustainable future.” New York State is seeking to procure at least 2 GW of offshore wind power capacity through a diverse set of […]