Offshore wind can help meet U.S. energy needs, reduce carbon pollution and improve ocean habitats.
Offshore wind is a renewable energy technology that will be critical to contributing to the clean energy transition in the United States. This is especially true along the Atlantic coast where there is great potential for wind energy due to the consistent wind speeds.
If thoughtfully planned and sited, the materials used on the ocean floor to support of the offshore wind structures can create new habitats for the plants and animals. Offshore wind energy development can also provide good jobs and support the health and wellness of regional communities through the reduction in carbon pollution and other harmful pollutants. That is why The Nature Conservancy is committed to supporting offshore wind projects and policies that can help advance our climate, conservation and community goals.
The U.S. has set a target of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind electricity generation by 2030—enough to power more than 10 million American homes with clean energy. Given the need for this rapid infrastructure expansion, TNC uses the best available science to help reach this goal in a way that benefits communities while avoiding and minimizing impacts on marine plants, animals and the oceans they depend on.
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Developing offshore wind is a 21st century conservation strategy. Pairing the reduction of planet warming emissions with thoughtful and innovative offshore wind development can help marine and coastal life flourish and bring new opportunities to communities.
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